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Comparing Alternative Energy Forms - It's an energetic world out there, with powerful nuclear reactors, hydroelectric stations, wind turbines, and even solar collectors. This resource offers an overview of each type of system and how it works. But it doesn't stop there. You'll also learn the history of each method of producing energy, as well as the geographic location of, say, many of the 440 nuclear power stations in the world. There are also some nice charts so you can compare the various types of energy. This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest competition.
Energy Information Administration - Country Analysis Briefs - In the past century, our world has developed a tremendous thirst for energy. Cars and trucks, factories, and petroleum-based products, to name a few, have become a necessary part of our civilization. The Energy Information Administration has assembled analysis reports on countries around the world, collecting information such as a country's energy consumption, energy resources, and political and economic situations as they affect its energy situation. If all this sounds complicated, it most definitely is, but these reports can help give you a unique insight on a country, which might earn an A+ for your next school project.
Energy Quest - Energy Education from the California Energy Commission - What was Ben Franklin's energy-saving invention? Join Ben in a word game to find out the answer. He also has other games, crafts, and even a Declaration of (Energy) Independence. This site has activities and games about different kinds of energy, from wind to solar and nuclear to hydroelectric. Find out who got "Devoured by the Dark." This site is a must for the energy efficient.
Guided Tour on Wind Energy - The Danish Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association wants you to breeze in and learn about how we can harness the wind's energy and put it to work for us. First though, you'll learn about the winds of the world as well as local winds, such as sea breezes and mountain air currents. Check out the inner workings of a wind turbine and find the answers to questions like "Are wind turbines noisy?"
Maine Solar House - This is Bill Lord's solar house. He built this house in southern Maine, on a property specially chosen for the project. Everything was planned with the goal of constructing a house that would make the most out of solar energy. Descriptions and diagrams show how he uses heat from the sun to warm the house and produce his own electricity. He even sells electricity to the power company when he has a surplus!
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