A worldwide hope for alternatives to fossil fuels and other polluting energies is geothermal energy. Numerous governments have invested in the energy, including the United States and Switzerland. However, both of these governments have recently had problems with their geothermal projects.

Drilling for geothermal energy was touted as an economical and fast energy solution. However, drilling miles into the earth to hot bedrock is proving to be an issue, even with improving technology. ...

As will most things in this world, there are those who are against wind energy due to a variety of reasons. Some opponents complain that wind turbines are unsightly, while others say that the turbines themselves negatively impact health. An illness has even been coined for such claims, calling it wind turbine syndrome.

According to some physicians, wind turbine syndrome is quite real. Dr. Nina Pierpont, who wrote the book Wind Turbine Syndrome, states that there is a lengthy list of ailments ...

Solar energy is quickly evolving into a more efficient, more affordable type of alternative energy. Many researchers involved in the field have been setting their sights on solar energy acquisition in space. Now a recent contract may make solar energy in space a reality.

A solar company in California, Solaren, will be responsible for the components which will be put into space. Solaren and the Pacific Gas and Electric company in California have agreed on a 15-year contract. ...

It has been discussed that solar power is becoming more popular than ever, even in spite of the recession. Now new research is pointing to the possibility of solar energy becoming even more affordable, making it an even more popular form of alternative energy.

A study performed by the European Union Energy Institute has determined that the cost of owning and installing solar panels will decrease. The researchers announced their findings at a recent conference. According to the team of ...

Solar power is highly sought after, even in times of economic downturn. The declining cost of solar power, mixed with government incentives, is enabling greater use of the alternative energy. However, most solar energy is used for homes and businesses and not electronic devices. One company is hoping to change this.

Powertraveller, a Britain based company, is working towards making solar power the go-to option for charging electronics. The company creates solar chargers for such devices as cellular phones, iPods, PDAs, laptops ...

India has been consistent in their opposition to emission reductions during heated Copenhagen discussions. India points to their per capita emissions, which are lower than the main Western countries involved in the talks. India will not agree to emission reductions unless they are by per capita calculations, which is a method the United States and others are opposed to.

However, India has been speaking about increasing their renewable energy as a way to cut emissions. India announced ...

A solar plane that was unveiled in Switzerland in June recently made its first test outside of a hangar. The plane is called the Solar Impulse and was an idea of those responsible for the first balloon ride around the world.

The plane has a 207 foot wingspan, which is comparative to commercial airplanes. The wings hold solar cells, specifically 11,628 solar cells. The plane weighs 3,527 pounds, which is equivalent to a car. The propellers are powered by four 100 kilogram lithium ...

Last weekend, the World Solar Challenge kicked off in Darwin, Australia. The race consisted of 38 entries of solar-powered vehicles. All in all, the participants would race 1,900 miles between Darwin, Australia and Adelaide, Australia. The race began on October 24th of this year.

While the race has been held every two years since 1987, this was the first year non-solar powered vehicles participated in their own race. The Eco Challenge featured commercially available vehicles ...