Hybrid Cars
Hybrid cars use an electric motor to help the conventional engine move the car along. At slow speeds the car is moved only by the electric motor. This reduces emissions in built up areas considerably and reduces the fuel consumption of the car.
Hydrogen
The hydrogen fuel cell was invented by Sir William Robert Grove of Swansea in 1839.
Average carbon footprint
The average carbon footprint per person in the UK is 10 tonnes, with some regional variations more...
Design
Most energy comes from burning fossil fuels. This produces greenhouse gases which add to climate change. Designers need to think about the energy used in the production and use of products. The future of designing is in products that will benefit people and the planet. More...
Solar thermal electric systems
Solar thermal electric systems generate electricity. They work by heating the water hot enough to make steam. This steam is then used to turn a turbine which turns a generator.
Because of the large amount of heat energy these systems require the often use mirrors to concentrate the sunlight. A number of different designs are being tested around the world.
Solar thermal electric systems are suited to warm climates with lots of unbroken sunshine.