Jude Buffum created this fun infographic for a IEEE Spectrum (October 2010 Edition) story about the rise of wind power around the world.
Evergreen solar: More electricity.
Facebook recently passed 500 million users. If the growth rate of the world’s largest and fastest growing social network could be applied to solar, it would only take 4.7 years to power the entire world with solar energy.
via 1bog.org
There are some awesome innovations in light bulbs, and making changes to the way you light your house can have a powerful impact on your energy bills and the environment. Energy saving bulbs are promising green technology, from CFLs to LEDs and more. See how light bulbs stack up to each other.
via www.thedailygreen.com
In the United States, we take light switches and electrical sockets for granted. But how many of us know how much electricity we're using throughout the day, the week, or even the year?
via www.visualeconomics.comThis short motion graphic made this for the 154th anniversary of Nikola Tesla's birth, which was July 10th.
The energy of our homes is one of the largest sources of energy use that exists. From electricity, to natural gas, to oil, kerosene and even wood, there are a variety of energy sources that we use to power the many appliances and energy needs of our home.
via www.wellhome.com
Adding renewable energy to the existing grid and making it more reliable will require many new transmission lines. Highlighted below are areas suitable for large wind or solar projects, and congested areas where lines are most in need of relief.
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In a world of dwindling traditional energy resources, countries are starting to invest in more sustainable alternatives. Here are the countries that are spending the most on renewable energy, along with how much of it they currently produce, and what percent of their total energy output that represents.