by Hans Kohlsdorf | Mar 1, 2023 | Energy, Hans Kohlsdorf
The stakes increase yearly as the fight against global warming and the environment intensifies. We know how our current reliance on fossil fuels can affect our future. Adopting sustainable energy sources is one of the most important steps toward addressing this issue....
by Hans Kohlsdorf | Apr 6, 2020 | Blog, Energy, Hans Kohlsdorf
The overall high cost of fossil fuels is being revealed because various forms of green energy are now cheaper than ever. Dependable, inexpensive power sourced from nature has become one of the keys to improving the lives of millions of people in the developed world...
by Hans Kohlsdorf | Feb 21, 2020 | Blog, Energy, Hans Kohlsdorf, Renewable Energy
Renewable energy, also scientifically referred to as clean energy, is defined as a power source that is created from natural elements that are continually replenished. Two of the most common renewable energy sources are wind and sunlight. However, while sun and wind...
by Hans Kohlsdorf | Feb 20, 2020 | Blog, Energy, Hans Kohlsdorf
Nearly fifteen billion primary batteries end up in landfills every year. Only a very small percentage of batteries purchased end up being recycled. The average American household uses forty-eight single-use batteries a year. This amount of batteries could easily be...
by Hans Kohlsdorf | Feb 12, 2020 | Blog, Energy, Hans Kohlsdorf
Anticipatory heating systems are a relatively recent change in residences — houses and apartments — because they are not cost-effective. However, large buildings where hundreds or even thousands of people gather to work, play, or study have benefited from...
by Hans Kohlsdorf | Feb 8, 2020 | Blog, Energy, Hans Kohlsdorf, Renewable Energy
The very name solar panel indicates that this source of power requires sunlight and does not work at night when the sun has set. However, a researcher in California claims to have found a way for such panels to keep generating power, even after the sun has set. Jeremy...