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Alternative Energy Engineering
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What is Alternative
Energy?
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Alternative
energy is the use of non-conventional energy sources to generate
electrical power and fuel vehicles for today's residential, commercial,
institutional and industrial energy applications. This includes
emergency power systems, transportation systems, on-site electricity
generation, uninterrupted power supply, combined heat and power
systems, off-grid power systems, electrical peak-shaving systems and
many more innovative applications.
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Consider these alternative energy sources for your
transportation or electrical power application:
- Hydrogen
(H2)
- Compressed
Natural Gas (CNG)
- Hydrogen
/ Compressed Natural Gas Blend (HCNG)
- Liquefied
Natural Gas (LNG)
- Solar
Power
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- Biomass
- Biodiesel
- Geothermal
- Water
Power
- Methanol
& Ethanol
- Landfill
Gas
- Wind
Power
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Why is
Alternative Energy important?
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Economically:
Increased energy
demands have contributed to higher prices at the vehicle dispenser and
at the electric meter. Cost effective, sustainable power sources
provide industry and consumers with alternative energy solutions. Many
alternative energy sources are renewable so the supply never
diminishes.
Environmentally:
The relationship
between mankind and the earth is a fragile one. With the worldwide
concerns of pollution, ozone layer depletion and global warming, we
need to reconsider our use of conventional fuels such as gasoline,
diesel, coal and wood. Harnessing the power of clean, alternative
energy sources has become a necessity.
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Benefits of Alternative Energy Systems:
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·
Improved Air Quality
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Cost Savings
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Energy Storage
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Revenue Generation
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Leading Edge Technology
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- Renewable
Resources
- Decreased
Emissions
- Independent
Reliable On-Demand Power Supply
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