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Alternative Energy Problems and Solutions
The following are a list of alternative energy problems and solutions. Click on a heading to read the full description of the problem, add a solution or comment, and rate the problem. Submit a new alternative energy problem by clicking on the Post Problem button. The most popular alternative energy problems are listed first. Voting on a problem may move it up or down on the list.40 94
  solar powered water desalinationSolutions (10) Comments (5)Mainly in third world (but not only) it is vital to rely on locally-constructed solar water desalination units and to install them in the remote communities, providing local households with improved ... 9 41
Algae not being used as a biofuelSolutions (1) Comments (4)Algae is 30% to 60% oil. An acre of Algae , growing in salt water, will yield 20,000 gallons of fuel in a year. 16 34
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Cheap, Efficient Energy ProductionSolutions (5) Comments (1)The world currently depends on fossil fuels far too much. It is contributing to a major shift in our world climate. We need to find a better, limitless supply of power that can be obtained cheaply, ... 7 19
Ethanol as a biofuelSolutions (1) Comments (4)Ethanol is a problem as a biofuel because it doesn't generate much heat,requires too much energy to produce, and the infrastructure is not set up for its use. 40 52
Disposal of Nuclear WasteSolutions (6) Comments (4)All nuclear power plants ultimately will produce radioactive waste. We must find a way to dispose or "harness" this waste. The current "solution" of placing/burying it in the ground, is not a real s... 5 11
Long-term shortage of petroleum and petroleum productsSolutions (2) Comments (2)The world consumes 23 billion barrels of oil a year, but the oil industry finds only 7 million new barrels per year 3 6
Photoelectrochemical cell (Solar Cell + Fuel Cell + Water) - A potential solution to electricity and water crisisPhotoelectrochemical cell was pioneered by Honda and Fujishima of Japan, since the development in this area has progressed little but with the advent of nanotechnology the solution seems reachable. A...5 7
Proliferation of nuclear weapons and technologyProliferation, in the sense of spread of independent ownership of nuclear weapons to more nations than those which currently possess them, is detrimental to international peace and security. The risks...2 4
Threat of Nuclear Power PlantsSolutions (3) Comments (1)Following the earthquake and tsunami which has caused enormous damage to Japan and their nuclear power plant, countries like Germany have decided to keep activities shut for the next 3 months in 6 of ... 0 1
Cell Phone should recharge itself by the power transmition signals it receieved.Solutions (1)Dear Readers, My urge is that, transmition signals carries electric power or some elctro magnetic effects in different kind of waves technology that emmits from transmition tower ... 10 11
Alternative Energy is Here, but Communities Aren't Ready for It.Solutions (6) Comments (4)We have clean energy solutions available for mobilization -- yet in many of today's cities and towns, revamping building heating and cooling systems, reorganizing streetscapes, and the like require mo... Notify me of New Entries on this PageYou can receive an email whenever a new problem is added to this category. You can unsubscribe at any time. |
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