Alternative Energy Companies

Half a century has passed but we have yet to find the best alternative energy source that can completely replace the use of fossil fuels. Although solar energy has showed great promise, only a few countries have been harnessing its top potential. Good news is that, there are now a number of alternative energy companies that are exploring other possible energy sources and employing the use of new technologies to be able to tap into their potential of lowering our dependence to the use of fossil fuel. Some of the alternative energy companies that are leading the way to a greener and cleaner Earth are as follows:

• A123 – A123 Systems is a known developer of batteries made from nano-scale lithium-ion phosphate. These batteries have been modified to be able to boost their battery power. This company aims to provide green energy solutions directed to the commercial market. The company also boasts of their advance energy storage designed for electric-powered vehicles.
• Green Mountain Energy – Founded in 1997, this company aims to change the way power is produced. Green Mountain Energy is, in fact, the pioneer in the use of cleaner energy to both businesses and independent consumers. Today, this company has now become the leading provider of carbon offset solutions and has already helped in setting up over fifty wind and solar facilities across America.
• Sun Power Corporation – This corporation currently has the highest sunlight to electricity conversion rate amongst all the existing solar photovoltaic manufacturers.
• Achates Power – The company aims to produce clean-burning diesel engines that they plan to supply to automakers. Engines made by Achates are capable of delivering more power but consume lesser space. Achates engines can also enhance a car’s mileage up to one hundred miles per gallon.
• AltaRock Energy – The company aims to tap the potential of geothermal energy by boring wells up to four miles deep. AltaRock has been boring wells all over the US not just in locations that are known to be geologically active.
• BioFuelBox – Known for their fuel conversion project using waste from potato-processing plants in Idaho, the company is committed to turn oil laden sludge, which are by-products of factories, industrial plants, and sewage systems, into odorless, clear and useable diesel fuel.

While most of these companies have still a lot to prove in terms of alternative energy technology, they all show great potential in successfully reducing our consumption of fossil fuel. If they are successful with their green technology endeavors, it would be possible that in the near future we would be able to use these alternative energy sources to their full potential.