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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
A US government site which considers the efficient use of energy today and the alternative renewable sources which will supply our needs in the future.

The Great Energy Challenge
A collection of articles about the challenge of reducing our energy and carbon footprint. Two interactive let you explore where over the world uses the most electricity and what your energy ...

The Flea, the Catapult, and the Bow
How fleas and catapults and other similar devices and animals use elastic energy storage devices to convert slow muscle energy into faster kinetic energy.

Work, Energy and Power
Concepts of work, kinetic energy and potential energy are discussed in this simple introduction.


Solar Energy Technology
Photovoltaic (or PV) cells convert light energy into electricity. This site looks at the development of photovoltaics as a domestic and industrial source of energy, including some quite detailed ...


Learning about Renewable Energy
Nice, clear info on renewable energy resources including geothermal, solar, wind and biomass power from the National Renewable Energy Lab.

Potential And Kinetic Energy
Basic information and equations relating to potential and kinetic energy, with details of an experimental procedure for demonstrating energy transfer. Simulation of a falling ball with adjustable ...


Renewable Energy Policy Project
Information on energy resources. REPP supports the advancement of renewable energy technology through policy research.

Hyperphysics - Nuclear Binding Energy
Description of nuclear binding energy with energy curve and discussion of yields from fission and fusion.

Hydrogen and Future Energy Sources
Where will our energy come from in the future? Find out about hydrogen fuel cells and other ideas that might change the way we produce energy.