Biomass, Geothermal & Other
Biomass, biogas, geothermal, tidal, wave and waste-to-energy generation.
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Firelog: Manufacturing, Types, and Energy Profile
Manufactured wood fuel logs designed for efficient burning, using sawdust, paraffin, or renewable biomass.
RS-68: Design, Development, and Operational History
Overview of the RS-68 liquid hydrogen rocket engine for the Delta IV, its variants, and retirement.
Retting: Process and Methods for Isolating Plant Fibers
Retting is a textile process using microbial or chemical action to separate bast fibers from plant stems.
SeaGen: World's First Large-Scale Tidal Stream Generator
SeaGen was the first large-scale commercial tidal stream generator, operating in Northern Ireland from 2008 to 2019 with a 1.2 MW capacity.
Ethanol from coal: Production process and biological conversion
Overview of ethanol production from coal using Clostridium ljungdahlii fermentation and gasification.
Corn ethanol: Production, applications, and environmental impact
Overview of corn ethanol production in the US, including dry and wet milling processes, fuel blends, and lifecycle emissions.
Billet (wood): Standardised Wood Fuel in Pre-Fossil Fuel Economies
A standardised form of wood fuel used in traditional pre-fossil fuel economies, with specific dimensions and historical cost records.
North Blyth Biomass Project: Proposed Power Station and Cancellation
Analysis of the proposed North Blyth Biomass Project in Northumberland, its development, specifications, and 2014 cancellation by RES.
Solar Energy Industries Association
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the primary US solar trade association, established in 1974 to advocate for federal tax cr...
Ocean Grazer: Modular Wave Energy Platform Concept
Conceptual renewable energy platform developed by University of Groningen and Ocean Grazer BV, using wave energy and hydraulic storage.
Loyola Residence Tower: Solar Retrofit and Observatory
Loyola Residence Tower in Halifax, Canada, features a 2023 solar retrofit making it the tallest solar-integrated building in North America.
Windmill sail: Types, history, and aerodynamic evolution
Overview of windmill sail types including common, patent, and Dutch systems, their history, and aerodynamic principles.
Charles E. Wyman: Pioneer of Cellulosic Bioenergy
Profile of Charles E. Wyman, distinguished professor and bioenergy expert known for cellulosic biomass conversion research.
CORENA: Community Renewable Energy Network Australia
CORENA is an Australian nonprofit funding renewable energy projects through public donations and community loans.
SpaceX Raptor: Full-Flow Staged Combustion Engine Family
Technical profile of the SpaceX Raptor engine family, covering full-flow staged combustion, methalox propellants, and Starship integration.
Liquid-hydrogen tank car
Technical profile of railroad tank cars for transporting cryogenic liquid hydrogen, including insulation and pressure specs.
Duffy-Herreshoff DH30 watertaxi
The Duffy-Herreshoff DH30 is an 18-person hydrogen fuel cell passenger ship that debuted in San Francisco in 2003.
WavePiston: Concept, Development, and Operational History
Overview of the WavePiston wave energy concept, its development history, and full-scale testing in Gran Canaria.
Wind power in Spain
Overview of wind power in Spain, covering history, capacity, regional trends, industry players, and offshore development.
Tulu Moye Geothermal Power Station
Overview of the Tulu Moye Geothermal Power Station in Ethiopia, including its 50 MW Phase 1 construction, funding, and development by TMGO.