May 15th, 2009
I've already found a few, such as the University of New South Wales – Photovoltaic/solar energy degree. However, I would like to fully know all my options for undergraduate degrees in solar energy/wind energy/renewable energy etc. Most other programs I've found have been standard engineering degrees, which lead to graduate work in the subject. Any [...]
May 15th, 2009
I'm not confident with my abilities to invest in individual stocks and thought an ETF would be a good option. Would an alternative energy ETF be a good investment now? Any recommendations for which ones? Thanks. Here is a list of all alternative energy ETFs with some description of each. http://etf.stock-encyclopedia.com/category/alternative-energy.html But I'm not so [...]
May 7th, 2009
A power transmission line 50km long has a total resistance of 0.60 ohm. A generator produces 7 kilowatts at 100V. In order to reduce the power loss due to heating of the transmission line, the voltage is stepped up to 100kV using a transformer. What percentage of the original power would be lost if the [...]
May 7th, 2009
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May 7th, 2009
Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are the same chemical reactions headed in opposite directions. Photosynthesis takes carbon dioxide and water and produces carbohydrates and oxygen. Cellular respiration takes carbohydrates and oxygen and produces carbon dioxide and water. Respiration is the exothermic reaction. Photosynthesis requires the input of energy from the sun in order to proceed. In [...]
May 7th, 2009
My mother would like to install solar panels on her roof but I and my two sisters would like to equally share the purchase with my mother. We would like to share the income produced from the solar panels. How do we correctly write up a legally binding contract to make this happen? This might [...]
May 7th, 2009
Illinois State University has a bachelor’s degree option of Renewable Energy. What can I do with this degree if I pursue it? It depends on exactly what the degree teaches you, but green energy is in higher and higher demand, and the field is on the verge of exploding. I’d say it’s an excellent degree [...]
May 7th, 2009
Can all people of America change their cars and energy usage to alternative one? We have >150 millions cars in USA. Can car owners abandon theirs for newer versions in 5-10 years time if alternatives available. Let me quote Obama himself: "There are things you can do individually, though, to save energy," Obama said. "Making [...]