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Energy knowledge
In 2014, every second, 1,071 barrels of oil and 109 cubic metres of natural gas were consumed. It is estimated that by 2030 the energy demand will increase 50%, this estimate can be quite impressive when we look at the amount of energy that will be required less than 15 years from now. The response to the growing energy demand is of two types, two different roads that are not alternative, that must be followed on parallel lines. On one hand the use of renewable sources that are less polluting must be promoted for the production of energy, on the other it is necessary to introduce a new energy and energy saving culture. Energy is not something that can be drawn on endlessly, it is a precious good, and must be used with care and with a rational attitude.
subjects dealt with in Energy knowledge
Energy sources
All organisms need energy to live. Energy is connected to all human activities: whenever we think or move, we use…
Forms of energy
The energy mainly comes under two forms: work-energy and heat-energy. The former can be fully transformed into the latter, but…
Sustainable use of resources
When can it be said that use of a natural resource is sustainable? Generally we can say that a natural…
Saving energy
In the improved utilization of natural resources (and not only energy), research and technological innovation, national and local energy policies,…
special reports
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23 October 2017 / Air
Carbon Footprint
CO2 emissions and lifestyles If your parents decide to buy a new car, they might be attracted by a car…
13 May 2018 / Earth
Small steps, great footprints
Which one takes up more space, an apple or a steak? Have you ever wondered how much space is taken…
12 June 2022 / Energy
Wind power in Italy: where do we stand?
Humans have been using wind power since ancient times. Indeed, wind power has been used for thousands of years in…
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30 April 2022 / Energy
Solar energy in Italy: where do we stand?
The Sun is the main source of energy on our planet, from which we derive almost all the forms of…
5 September 2021 / Energy
Faraday, an electrifying biography
"The important thing is to know how to take all things quietly". This is one of the most famous quotes…
14 July 2021 / Energy
Italy's renewable sources
Renewable energy sources in Italy The Energy Services Operator (GSE) periodically publishes data and statistics on the renewable energy sources…
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18 February 2021 / Energy
Is lithium the new petroleum?
In 1925, Charlie Chaplin dedicated one of his most famous films to the “gold rush”, a phenomenon that in the…
6 June 2020 / Energy
Let's compost properly!
Small introductory manual for aspiring composters Once upon a time there was the orange peel Once upon a time there…
17 March 2020 / Energy
Energy and renewable sources: what is the current status?
The relentless growth of renewable energy sources continues... The Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (Ren21) periodically publishes…
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23 October 2017 / Air
Carbon Footprint
CO2 emissions and lifestyles If your parents decide to buy a new car, they might be attracted by a car…
13 May 2018 / Earth
Small steps, great footprints
Which one takes up more space, an apple or a steak? Have you ever wondered how much space is taken…
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12 June 2022 / Energy
Wind power in Italy: where do we stand?
Humans have been using wind power since ancient times. Indeed, wind power has been used for thousands of years in…
30 April 2022 / Energy
Solar energy in Italy: where do we stand?
The Sun is the main source of energy on our planet, from which we derive almost all the forms of…
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5 September 2021 / Energy
Faraday, an electrifying biography
"The important thing is to know how to take all things quietly". This is one of the most famous quotes…
14 July 2021 / Energy
Italy's renewable sources
Renewable energy sources in Italy The Energy Services Operator (GSE) periodically publishes data and statistics on the renewable energy sources…
-
18 February 2021 / Energy
Is lithium the new petroleum?
In 1925, Charlie Chaplin dedicated one of his most famous films to the “gold rush”, a phenomenon that in the…
6 June 2020 / Energy
Let's compost properly!
Small introductory manual for aspiring composters Once upon a time there was the orange peel Once upon a time there…
-
17 March 2020 / Energy
Energy and renewable sources: what is the current status?
The relentless growth of renewable energy sources continues... The Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (Ren21) periodically publishes…
-
23 October 2017 / Air
Carbon Footprint
CO2 emissions and lifestyles If your parents decide to buy a new car, they might be attracted by a car…
-
13 May 2018 / Earth
Small steps, great footprints
Which one takes up more space, an apple or a steak? Have you ever wondered how much space is taken…
-
12 June 2022 / Energy
Wind power in Italy: where do we stand?
Humans have been using wind power since ancient times. Indeed, wind power has been used for thousands of years in…
-
30 April 2022 / Energy
Solar energy in Italy: where do we stand?
The Sun is the main source of energy on our planet, from which we derive almost all the forms of…
-
5 September 2021 / Energy
Faraday, an electrifying biography
"The important thing is to know how to take all things quietly". This is one of the most famous quotes…
-
14 July 2021 / Energy
Italy's renewable sources
Renewable energy sources in Italy The Energy Services Operator (GSE) periodically publishes data and statistics on the renewable energy sources…
-
18 February 2021 / Energy
Is lithium the new petroleum?
In 1925, Charlie Chaplin dedicated one of his most famous films to the “gold rush”, a phenomenon that in the…
-
6 June 2020 / Energy
Let's compost properly!
Small introductory manual for aspiring composters Once upon a time there was the orange peel Once upon a time there…
-
17 March 2020 / Energy
Energy and renewable sources: what is the current status?
The relentless growth of renewable energy sources continues... The Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century (Ren21) periodically publishes…
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curiosities
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Where does energy come from?
Every day the Earth receives enough solar energy to satisfy the global energy need...
Electricity and electrons
In all electric plants, excluding photovoltaic solar plants, mechanic energy is transformed into electric energy through the same basic procedure...
Peat and peat-bogs
The age of coal starts towards the mid 1600s, stimulated by the need for finding an alternative energy source to…
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Geographical distribution of energy
Every day the Earth receives enough solar energy to satisfy the global energy need. Unfortunately we cannot exploit all this…
Orimulsion
In order to improve supply security, and therefore the diversification of sources to produce electric energy...
Cracking operations
At the end of the fractional distillation, long hydrocarbon molecules can be transformed into lighter molecules by means of more…
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Hydrogen from biomass
Hydrogen is an energy carrier that allows to generate energy in an environmentally sustainable way...
ITER fusion reactor
The reactor that will be able to produce electronuclear energy without risk of explosion or radioactive waste...
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The “wave-swallowing” dragon
Wave Dragon, that swallows waves and generates electricity is a plant...
Bio-climatic architecture
Solar energy is playing a vital role with reference to bioclimatic architecture...
Italian offshore wind farm
The first Italian wind farm will be installed in the waters of the Strait of Otranto...
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Where does energy come from?
Every day the Earth receives enough solar energy to satisfy the global energy need...
Electricity and electrons
In all electric plants, excluding photovoltaic solar plants, mechanic energy is transformed into electric energy through the same basic procedure...
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Peat and peat-bogs
The age of coal starts towards the mid 1600s, stimulated by the need for finding an alternative energy source to…
Geographical distribution of energy
Every day the Earth receives enough solar energy to satisfy the global energy need. Unfortunately we cannot exploit all this…
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Orimulsion
In order to improve supply security, and therefore the diversification of sources to produce electric energy...
Cracking operations
At the end of the fractional distillation, long hydrocarbon molecules can be transformed into lighter molecules by means of more…
-
Hydrogen from biomass
Hydrogen is an energy carrier that allows to generate energy in an environmentally sustainable way...
ITER fusion reactor
The reactor that will be able to produce electronuclear energy without risk of explosion or radioactive waste...
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Where does energy come from?
Every day the Earth receives enough solar energy to satisfy the global energy need...
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Electricity and electrons
In all electric plants, excluding photovoltaic solar plants, mechanic energy is transformed into electric energy through the same basic procedure...
-
Peat and peat-bogs
The age of coal starts towards the mid 1600s, stimulated by the need for finding an alternative energy source to…
-
Geographical distribution of energy
Every day the Earth receives enough solar energy to satisfy the global energy need. Unfortunately we cannot exploit all this…
-
Orimulsion
In order to improve supply security, and therefore the diversification of sources to produce electric energy...
-
Cracking operations
At the end of the fractional distillation, long hydrocarbon molecules can be transformed into lighter molecules by means of more…
-
Hydrogen from biomass
Hydrogen is an energy carrier that allows to generate energy in an environmentally sustainable way...
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ITER fusion reactor
The reactor that will be able to produce electronuclear energy without risk of explosion or radioactive waste...