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There are ocean currents that cover our world from one end to the other then back again in a continuous motion. This kinetic energy is also a green renewable energy source. The best-known ocean current to Americans is the Gulf Stream. If just 1/1000th of the energy of this current was harnessed it could supply the state of Florida with 35% of all of its energy needs. This is a source of efficient energy production without any pollution or waste. This energy source is not only green and renewable but also more reliable than either solar or wind power. The speed of this current is a steady 4 knots at the surface, which can translate to 1 kW per square meter.  Read more... (310 words, estimated 1:14 mins reading time)

Thermal energy is a green renewable energy source that is largely left untapped. Investments in other forms of renewable energies are well known like solar and wind to a lesser degree is wave power but what about thermal?

First what is thermal energy? This is defined as a form of energy that manifests itself as an increase of temperature. It is the sum of sensible heat and latent heat. The best known source of thermal energy is our sun. Most people think of it as a heat source. This is true but it is only heat after it leaves the sun. Heat is thermal energy in transfer or in motion.  Read more... (351 words, estimated 1:24 mins reading time)

For green renewable energy, one does not need to look far before it becomes apparent that it is all around us. The world is two-thirds covered by water. Most of which is in the oceans, which because of the moons pull along with the wind, is in constant motion. This motion or kinetic energy is in the form waves. Harnessing this energy is a real and viable way to supply the energy needs in a non-destructive way to our environment.  Read more... (320 words, estimated 1:17 mins reading time)