Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is energy which comes from natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are replenished naturally. In 2008, about 19% of global energy consumption came from renewable sources. Global efforts to increase energy consumption from renewable energy has increased as a result of an increasing desire to lessen dependence on foreign oil.

Links

Biomass Hay Profile - AgMRC

Bioreactor Profile - AgMRC

Cellulosic Ethanol Profile - AgMRC

Ethanol Profile - AgMRC

Manure Digester Profile - AgMRC

Sawdust Profile - AgMRC

Solar Energy Profile - AgMRC 

Switchgrass Profile - AgMRC

Wind Energy Profile - AgMRC



 

Tools


Biodiesel Program - listen and watch this informational update on the biodiesel industry presented by Iowa State University Extension. July 2006


Cellulosic Ethanol Feasibility Template - Rodney Holcomb and Phil Kenkel, Oklahoma State University

Sourcing Corn for Ethanol- this study collected data to indicate the magnitude of current and future impacts of ethanol production on Iowa agricultural logistics. November 2006

Success Story


Renewable Energy & Climate Change Newsletter - Published monthly, this free newsletter provides information and analysis from agricultural economists and others on current issues facing the emerging renewable energy industry.provides information and analysis from agricultural economists and others on current issues facing the emerging renewable energy industry.


Organizations Involved in Renewable Energy