The efficiency of fossil fuel plants are very low partly because the process of producing power is long and every process has its own power losses making the final efficiency to be very low. The efficiency of a wind power plant on the other hand is expected to be higher as the process is shorter thus the losses can be minimized (Ball 2)
During transportation, fossil fuels leak in the ocean waters and endanger the marine lives. Wind will not need to be transported from one place to the other and also it does not affect the environment (Emerson)
With these facts, a renewed need for another power production alternative is triggered and there is urgent need to address the problem of power demand and reduce carbon dioxide emission. There are several advantages of using wind power plants as opposed to the current use of fossil fuel driven power plants (Hazel 17)
Building of new structures is an indirect cost paid due to use of fossil fuels. If wind power is used these costs will be reduced (Shwartz, Mark)
Nations that depends on fossil fuel power production have been challenged to develop other forms of power production. America has great wind power production potential and now with the renew challenges to reduce global carbon dioxide emission to the atmosphere there is need to cut down the level of power produced from fossil power plants and take this opportunity to develop the wind resource (Simon 182)
These and other concerns associated with wind energy development are discussed below, and are addressed in the Wind Energy Development Programmatic EIS. To get more information about these concerns and access current research, please visit the suggested web sites listed on the Wind Energy Links page (Talley 2)
They include solar energy, wind energy, geothermal, biomass, biogas and hydro electric power. These types of energy have a significant potential to reduce emission of carbon dioxide which raises the amount of warmth in the atmosphere hence leading to global warming (Alternative Energy, 2011)
Among other companies and organizations involved in research on biofuels is Joule biotechnologies. Joule indicated in 2009 that it is able to produce a substantial 20,000 gallons of the biofuels per acre per year (Kevin Bullis, 2009)
Hydrogen power is a little harder to understand than other power sources that one is used to experiencing every day such as the sun and wind. Hydrogen power results from the reaction of hygrogen gas and oxygen gas to create water (Karim and Strickland, 2000)
However, this is not the case for Siemens. The company just underwent a major restructuring in 2008, "consolidating the number of sectors from more than one dozen down to just three -- Industry, Energy, and Healthcare" (Rothaermel & Hoepfer, 2010, p 283)
One major project off of Denmark's seacoast was its 2008 Rodsand II wind farm contract with E.ON to manufacture 90 wind turbines" (Stanat, 2010)
Alexander et al., 2012 AFPS Navy Oiler Delivers Biofuel for RIMPAC Exercise, (Defense.gov, 2012)
23 If ethanol is substituted for methanol, ethyl esters and glycerine are produced. Methanol is preferred, because it is less expensive than ethanol (Radich)
An article published in the journal Renewable Energy argues explains that some experts in the field of alternative energy have called for proactive and simultaneously cautious approach to large-scale biofuel cultivation and a rigorous debate on the desirability of biofuels as a major energy source. Ceteris paribus, "to be a viable alternative, a biofuel should provide a net energy gain, have environmental benefits, be economically competitive, and be producible in large quantities without reducing food supplies" (Srinivasan, 951)
While, the nation is experiencing 22% inflation, despite the fact that they have large amounts of natural resources and the government is running a surplus from the export of oil. (At a Glance Nigeria 2011) These different figures are important, because they are showing how various efforts to address social and economic issues in the Lagos region are not effective
This is when we are comparing a number of different ideas, facts, figures and programs to have a greater comprehension of the overall patterns of economic development inside Lagos. (Comparative Analysis 2011) To achieve this objective we will use a four step approach in understanding the information that was obtained during the course of our research
And that is an opening for extremism that offers an alternative world view." (Corruption in Nigeria is Unbelievable 2010) This is significant, because it is illustrating how the current approach that is being taken by the government in dealing with issues of: corruption, not providing basic services and other aspects are causing the underlying security situation to become even worse
Once this occurs, it will help to increase the number of jobs and development in the region through sustainable growth. (Economic Growth and Environment 2011) The information from this source is useful, because it is corroborating various programs that are currently being embraced by the status quo
This is an enormous step forward." (Fashola Signs Lagos Residents' Registration Bill into Law 2011) The information from this source is useful because it is illustrating how the state government is taking a different approach when it comes to the development of Lagos
This is an enormous step forward." (Fashola Signs Lagos Residents' Registration Bill into Law 2011) The information from this source is useful because it is illustrating how the state government is taking a different approach when it comes to the development of Lagos