Description
Renewable energy and other types of alternative energy are more essential than ever to supplying energy to a growing world population. In this section, we’ll consider different forms of energy compared to fossil fuels, energy trends, energy grid updates and technologies and renewable energy news from around the globe.
Types of renewable and alternative energy that will be covered includes:
- Solar
- Wind
- Geothermal
- Hydro
- Fuel cell technology
- Waste-to-energy
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Advantages of Hydropower for Energy Generation
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The Impact of Future Technology in Emergency Management
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Humanitarian Engineering Bringing Renewable Energy to Disaster-Hit Communities
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Environmental Engineering: What is It and Where is it Headed?
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Women in Engineering Continuing to Gain Renown in the Field
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What Impact Would a Fourth Industrial Revolution Have on the Planet?
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