To learn more about renewable
energy resources, visit the following web sites:
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Solar Energy,
California Energy Commision
Explore the basics of solar energy and the products developed to harness
this energy resource.
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Solar Energy
Basics,
EREN - DOE
This site introduces the use of the Sun as an energy resource. Click
on the "Back to Solar Energy" button at the top of the page to visit a
new page that contains detailed links for more information about photovoltaics,
passive solar heating and cooling, solar water heating, issues surrounding
the use of solar power, and more.
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National Energy Office,
BLM
Learn more about different renewable energy resources. Click on the pictures
to learn more specific information about renewable energy resources.
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What are
photovaltaic cells?
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About Photovoltaics,
EREN - DOE
This page provides a list of links to articles that cover topics related
to photovoltaics, including how photovoltaics works, different types of
photovoltaic systems, materials used to make solar cells, applications
and uses of photovoltaics, current uses of photovoltaics, current news
about photovoltaics, and more.
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Wind
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Wind Energy FAQ/Technical
Information,
American Wind Energy Association
Explore a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ's) about wind as an
energy resource, including information about how to calculate the amount
of power in the wind at a given wind speed, the basic types of wind turbines,
the cost of wind power, and more.
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Wind Energy in
California,
California Energy Commission
This site gives an overview of wind energy. Also visit the "Fast
Facts" page, which gives wind facts in a table format.
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What are
solar heaters?
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Solar
Heating and You,
EREN - DOE
This site explains how solar heating works, including descriptions of
different types of solar collectors. It discusses why solar energy
is an important resource. Directions for making a solar air heater
and a glossary of relevant terms are also available.
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Passive Solar
Heating, Cooling, and Daylighting,
EREN
Explore passive solar and daylighting building designs such as large south-facing
windows and building materials that absorb and slowly release the sun's
heat.
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What are
the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy?
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Forms of Alternative
Energy,
Univ. of Oregon
This site provides a list of the the advantages and disadvantages renewable
energy resources.
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This project is supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation and the AGI Foundation. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Foundation.
