JOB VACANCY: Solar Surveyor (£100-£150 per day)

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Interesting Solar PV fact:

Africa’s Sahara desert, assuming 15% efficient solar cells, could generate more than 450 terawatt (TW) per year. Current annual global energy consumption, including fossil and renewable sources is about 13 TW!

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Demand increasing for UK Solar Project Managers

IV Solar - The UK's leading Solar consultancy have witnessed a rapid increase in the demand for project mamagers to carry out solar installations across the UK.

With the Feed in tarriff reduction rapidly approaching in April 2012, Britain's savvy public, and commercial property owners are beginning to realise that time is running out to cash in on the lucrative opportunity to install Solar PV panels on their rooftops.

Due to this rush to get installations completed in the next 6 months, the very best project managers in the Solar industry are becoming a 'hot' commodity.

If you are a project manager with experience of domestic or commercial rooftop solar installations, it would be worth contacting IV Solar, who have a wide selection of well paid & exciting career opportunities across the UK.

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Facts about Hydro Power

Facts about Hydro Power

The oldest and most effective renewable energy source is hydro power. Hydro power uses, and depends upon, the water cycle. The water cycle is three separate parts. First the water on the earth body is evaporated from the heat or solar energy. Then the evaporated water is condensed into clouds, from there it falls back to the earth in the form of either rain or snow. Lastly, that rain and snow goes into the rivers and other water sources and the cycle continues. Hydro power depends on the last part of the water cycle the most.

Hydro power is one of the cleanest sources of renewable energy. It doesn’t create air pollution or put greenhouse gases into the air. Additionally, it doesn’t leave waste behind. Just by using hydro power, renewable energy experts claim that it saves us from burning 22 billion gallons of oil or 120 million tons of coal each year. It’s also very cost efficient, and the cost is relatively constant since its unaffected by the ever-changing costs of fossil fuel.

Because of all the good things associated with hydro power, it is easy to see why so many countries are turning to it for electricity creation. Norway produces at least 99 percent of its electricity with hydro power, and Australia uses it for 75 percent of its electricity. Many other countries are steadily working to build their hydro power sources. For more information on hydro power, check back with the IV Cleantech blog or follow us for updates, as we are a great source of renewable energy news.

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Nuclear Power Plants

Nuclear Power Plants

Nuclear power comes from enriching uranium and harnessing the power of an atom. Nuclear power plants are used to create nuclear power. According to one renewable energy news report, as of March 2011, there are 443 operating nuclear power plants in 47 different countries. These nuclear power plants have been creating electricity for the masses, but the safety of nuclear power plants remains in question. Earlier this year, there was an earthquake in Japan that subsequently destroyed the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear facility.  The earthquake caused the Fukushima-Daiichi facility to have a nuclear meltdown, which devastated the Japanese people and the Japanese environment.

There has to be a lot of protection and security around nuclear power plants, as the power of nuclear energy is something that can be used for bad things, as evidenced by nuclear bombs. However, if nuclear power plants are controlled correctly and protected, they are a great source of renewable energy.

The costs associated with running nuclear power plants are relatively low. That makes this renewable energy source ideal. Unfortunately, nuclear power uses uranium, and it’s a resource that is becoming scarce. There are advantages and disadvantages of running nuclear power plants. Researchers are still trying to figure out the best way to use and protect nuclear energy.

If you are considering starting a nuclear power plant, then contact IV Cleantech, as they are on top of all renewable energy source news. They have lots of useful information and want to help create renewable energy jobs.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Nuclear Power

Advantages and Disadvantages of Nuclear Power

Nuclear Energy is what happens when one harnesses the power of an atom. The atom is very powerful as we unfortunately saw when the atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There are advantages and disadvantages though of using nuclear power. Let’s take a closer look at these pros and cons, and whether you should use nuclear energy for your renewable energy needs.

One of the advantages of nuclear power is that it’s readily available and we don’t have to create it. Also, it doesn’t produce carbon dioxide which is harmful to the environment. Another advantage of nuclear power is that just a single facility can produce a ton of energy, and it remains relatively inexpensive to maintain.

Unfortunately, for renewable energy jobs, green experts seem to think that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages when it comes to using nuclear power. What are the disadvantages, as we’ve already mentioned it’s a renewable resource? It has already been proven that nuclear energy, when used incorrectly, can be utilized in war against mankind. This fact scares many people. There are high risks associated with working on nuclear power, and, unfortunately, there is no way to insure the security of nuclear plants remains intact. Uranium is the main component of nuclear power, but it is also a scarce resource. These are just a few of the disadvantages of nuclear power.

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Pros and Cons of Biofuels

Biofuels Pros and Cons

Biofuels are produced from burning biomass. They are another renewable energy source, but just like everything else, there are pros and cons associated with the use of biofuels. Let’s take a closer look at this specific renewable energy source and see what the renewable energy experts are saying about it. 

To start, let’s look at the positive aspects of biofuel. We already mentioned that it is a renewable energy source, but it’s much more than that. Its better energy source for the environment than fossil fuels, as it produces less pollution, which means it doesn’t ruin the ozone layer. Biofuels are easy to find, and create, as it’s generated from living plant based organisms. Since biofuels can be created from things such as crops and trees, it means that they can be grown and created locally. Another good thing about biofuels is that it can be mixed with other fuels and used in vehicles. Also, biofuels are cheaper than fossil fuels and will continue to be cheaper as the price on fossil fuels rise. 

 But unfortunately, there are cons for those using biofuels. There is a need to farm more land than what’s currently available. That means trees will have to be cut down and the animals living and utilizing those areas will be displaced. Also, biofuels still need to be mixed with fossil fuel in many vehicles. And, consequently, vehicles that can use biofuels require expensive engine modifications. Lastly, the biggest downside to consumers wanting to use biofuels is their general lack of availability.   

 

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What are biofuels?

What are Biofuels?

Another renewable energy source is biofuels. But what is that? Biofuels are fuels that are produced from biomass. Biofuels come in various forms such as alcohol, ethanol, and biodiesel. These are also known as liquid biofuels. There is a first generation biofuel and second generation biofuel. The first generation biofuel only uses part of the plant in that it just uses the sugar, oil or starch. Since this doesn’t us much of the plant, the second generation biofuel will use the plants remaining lignen and cellulose. There are renewable energy jobs available for those who convert this second generation biofuel into a more efficient process.

Liquid biofuels can be used for transportation purposes. Ethanol and biodiesel are the two most used liquid biofuels for transportation use. Both of them can be mixed with petrol. Biodiesel is actually becoming the fastest growing alternative to using diesel in vehicles. It’s better for the environment as it doesn’t produce as many harmful fumes, its biodegradable, and it’s a renewable fuel. If you are able, you should try to use either ethanol or biodiesel in your vehicle to help with the energy shortage and perhaps cut down on some of your costs.

Liquid biofuels are currently the most popular type of biofuel. It is something that can be used for your daily energy needs, and will help save the environment. So you can see why IV Energy is excited to help you discover more about biofuel and its uses. They have so much information on renewable energy sources, which can ultimately help you in your quest to save the environment, and save money.

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