Alternative Energy Sources
New Technologies and Their Potential
The following describes major alternative and renewable energy sources, generally defined as sources other than fossil fuels that have a lesser or no impact on the environment. Biodiesel Biodiesel is a renewable alternative fuel produced from a wide range of vegetable oils and animal fats. Pure biodiesel or biodiesel blended with petroleum diesel can be used to fuel conventional diesel vehicles, providing energy security and emissions and safety benefits.Biodiesel is a liquid fuel made up of fatty acid alkyl esters, fatty acid methyl esters, or long-chain mono alkyl esters. It is produced from renewable sources such as new and used…
