The Clean Energy Ideas website was launched in early 2007. Its aim is to provide educational information on solar, wind, geothermal, and many other renewable energy sources.
Since the launch of Clean Energy Ideas, its creator (James Bratley) has been busy expanding the site by writing content on new topics. This includes everything from recycling through to global warming.
Articles
Environmental Impacts of Solar Energy
This article takes a look at the different environmental impacts of solar energy. Learn about the negative and positive impacts that solar power can have, at both a local and global scale.
15 Benefits of Solar Energy
Here we take a look at the top 15 benefits of solar energy. You will find out what makes this renewable energy source the global choice for clean energy production.
What is Global Warming?
Global warming and climate change are terms used to describe the rise in the average temperature of the earth.
What Is Hydropower?
Hydropower (or hydroelectric power) is a term used to refer to electricity that is produced by harnessing the kinetic energy of flowing water. Learn more about this process with the help of this article.
Geothermal Power Station Diagram
Ever wondered how a geothermal power station converts geothermal energy into electricity? This article provides details of this process including a diagram of a geothermal power station.
The Impacts of Wind Turbines
Discover the many different impacts a wind turbine can have on the surrounding environment including the impacts on local residents and wildlife.
Homemade Solar Pool Heaters
Find out how a homemade solar pool heater can provide a low-cost means of heating your swimming pool all year round.
Renewable Energy Definition
This article provides a definition of renewable energy in general together with some additional information on the subject.
Geothermal Heating Pros & Cons
Read about the pros and cons of geothermal heating systems, focusing on the use of ground source heat pumps. Are these systems able to perform as we think?
Uses of Solar Energy
This article takes a look at some of the different uses of solar energy. You’ll discover some unique ways that people using this renewable energy source right around the globe.
Is Solar Energy Renewable or Non-Renewable?
This article aims to address this question “Is solar energy renewable?”. Discover why some might argue that solar energy isn’t as renewable as we think.
Effects of Global Warming
This article looks at the different effects of global warming and the consequences they might have for the earth.
Why Is Recycling Important?
Discover why recycling is important and what role this process plays in helping to clean up our environment.
Solar Energy Definition
A definition of solar energy with some additional information on the subject.
Biomass Definition
Biomass is new to many people. Why not take a look at the definition of Biomass which includes additional information on what Biomass actually is.
Biofuel Definition
Find out how the definition of biofuel differs from the definition of biomass. You’ll also find some additional information on biofuel.
Photovoltaics Definition
You may not have heard the term photovoltaics before. If not, this article could be of use as it provides a definition and explanation of photovoltaics.
Solar Panel Definition
Ever wondered what a solar panel actually is? This article looks at the definition of solar panel whilst providing some additional information.
Free Solar Panels
Free solar panel initiatives may be available in your country/region as a result of carbon reduction schemes launched by many countries and councils over recent years.
Solar Photovoltaics
Discover how solar photovoltaics works and the ways in which we can use this process of converting the suns energy into useable electricity.
Residential Wind Turbines
If you’re interested in domestic wind power systems then this article is for you. It explores many of the different aspects associated with residential wind turbines.
Where Is Hydroelectricity Used?
Ever wondered where hydroelectricity is used? This article takes a look at the many different countries and regions that make use of this clean and renewable power source.
Hydroelectricity Facts
This article provides some interesting facts on hydroelectricity. Learn more about the history, production, consumption, and environmental impacts of this clean and renewable energy source.
Causes of Global Warming
Take a look at the different causes of global warming. Gain an insight into the natural and man-made causes of what is arguably one of the most important issues affecting the earth’s climate and the future existence of life on earth.
Ways to Prevent Global Warming
Take a look at the different ways to prevent global warming. Whilst we might not be able to prevent climate change completely, we can take many steps that can help to reduce the future effects it could have on our planet.
How Does Geothermal Energy Work?
A look at how geothermal energy works, including how geothermal energy can be extracted from the earth and turned into either an electricity or heating source.
How to Conserve Energy
Discover how we can all do our part in order to conserve energy including the many different tasks we can perform around the home.
Reasons Why You Should Recycle
Discover the reasons why you should recycle including the many benefits that recycling brings to our environment.
Paper Recycling
Discover how paper is recycled and how this process can help to reduce the impact that deforestation is having across the globe.
Plastic Recycling
Find out how plastic can be recycled and view the many resin identification codes used widely to identify recyclable plastics.