In today’s economy, oil is our life blood. It powers our cars, heats our homes, and paves our roads. It runs through the veins of our economy ev..

Looking closely at biodiesel, we find that its physical and chemical properties are very similar to petroleum based diesel fuel in terms of operation ..

The first generation biofuels refer to the fuels that have been derived from sources like starch, sugar, animal fats and vegetable oil. The oil is obt..

The 'biofuels backlash' has certainly gathered pace in recent months and we anticipate that the recent spate of reports, from both sides of the Atlant..

Both developing and developed countries are tightening their fuel specifications. In addition, governments are setting specific targets for biofuel us..

Advantages Biofuel advocates frequently point out the advantages of these plant- and animal-based fuels, such as:  Cost: Once the technology ..

There are several concerns about biofuels - and particularly including. Biodiversity - A fear among environmentalists is that by adapting more land..

The aim of all biofuels is to be carbon neutral. They reduce greenhouse gas emissions when compared to conventional transport fuels.  In reality..

Biodiesel can, in theory, be used in all diesel engines. However, due to the parts attached to the diesel engine, some manufacturers do not approve en..

There are many different biofuels available in the UK. One of the most common worldwide is E10 fuel, which is actually a mixture of 10% ethanol and 90..

Broadly speaking, biofuel refers to any solid, liquid or gas fuel that has been derived from biomass. It can be produced from any carbon source that i..

The claim biodegradable is often associated with environmentally friendly products. What exactly does this mean? I would define it as being able to be..

When Brookfield Farm began building a new barn in 2003, community members thought its sun-exposed roof would be a good place to generate solar power. ..

With the population of 10.3 million and the area of 78 thousand square kilometers, the Czech Republic ranks to the EU-25 average. The country is situa..

There were several studies on the potential for renewables in Bulgaria which show that the potential is considerable (see the table below). However, i..