11.8
Small-Scale Generation Methods |
Alternative
and Renewable Energy Sources. Excellent resource for easy-to-understand
information on the various forms of alternative and renewable energy
sources: Hydroelectric, Solar, Wind, Energy from Oceans, Geothermal
and Biomass.
Aurora.
How renewable energy technologies work. Basics includes
information on solar, heat, electricity, and energy consumption;
Photovoltaics includes information on cells, systems, & array;
Resources includes electronic mailing lists & web connections,
and a Glossary.
Canadian
Earth Energy Association. A technical description of how a
heat pump works.This Web site provides background information
for homeowners or building owners in Canada who are considering
the purchase of a GSHP unit.
Geothermal
Theory Introduction. A small site with an easy-to-understand
explanation of geothermal energy.
FAQ
on Photovoltaics. A FAQ on solar and photovoltaic design.
Introduction
to Solar Energy. The author of this site does an excellent
job of explaining solar energy.
Planetary
Systems
How to build your dream home utilizing solar power.
Overview
of Wind Generation Worldwide 1996
Wind
Energy. Provides brief easy-to-understand information
on the theory, applications, case studies, environment, history
and economics of wind power.
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11.9
Large-Scale Sources of Electrical Energy |
The
ABC's of Nuclear Science. Many topics are discussed at
this nuclear Web site including fusion and fission energy.
Nuclear
fission simulator. A JAVA simulator with a control panel
where you can vary the setting.
Energy
Fact Sheet Hydro-electric Power.
An excellent site by the Energy Educators of Ontario, explains
the Hydrologic Cycle, History of hydro power, Environmental Impacts,
The Future of Hydro-Electric Power. |
11.11
Bridging the Energy Gap |
Energy
Probe. The Energy Probe Research Foundation – considered
one of the most effective organizations of its kind by The Canadian
Encyclopedia – first took form in 1970 as the Energy Team
of Pollution Probe.
Fast
Facts About Fossil Fuels. Did you know that it takes
the equivalent of 7 gallons of gasoline per day for every man
woman and child to keep this country running at its current pace?
This is just one of the facts you can learn at this site along
with some information on renewables.
National
Power - The Education Site - UK. Based upon the technology
of electricity generation, the site explains the various processes
and gives details of the history and future of electrical generation.
Canadian
Nuclear Society. Canadian Nuclear Society Education
and Communication web page. |
