haroonjunaidi, Author at Synergy Files

10 Most Efficient Renewable Energy Systems

haroonjunaidi — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 13:55:46 +0000

Most energy devices merely convert one form of energy into another. Take a diesel generator for example; it converts chemical energy into rotational kinetic energy for the alternator. However, even after 100 years in perfecting its design, the energy conversion efficiency for an IC engine (used inside a diesel generator) is a mere 15%. With turbo […]

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Rising Political Temperature

haroonjunaidi — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 13:27:11 +0000

As I walked towards my parked car yesterday morning, I noticed several windows with “No Thanks” and “Yes” banners, their vibrant colours poking through the fog. This scene is replicated across Edinburgh even in the mild mannered Cul-de-sacs. A little later that day, just before I entered the room I overheard strongly worded arguments flying […]

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10 Golden Rules for an Independent Scotland

haroonjunaidi — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 13:30:38 +0000

It is not long before votes are cast for referendum on Scottish independence. If people do make the choice then there is an opportunity of a renewed nation to emerge that does things differently but fairly and shows the world the way into the 21st Century. 10 golden rules that can set Scotland apart from […]

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Whitelee Windfarm, a Spiritual Retreat

haroonjunaidi — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:37:41 +0000

Driving on the ever bubbling M8 highway- before the vibrancy of Glasgow lures you in- you can slip on to the M77. The fall in traffic is your first queue to start winding down and take a break from sedentary lifestyle. Following the signs that divert to narrow country roads, passing the little village of […]

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Renewable Energy in Scotland: Jobs, Skills Gap and Education

haroonjunaidi — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 12:31:23 +0000

One of the criticisms leveled against Renewables is the lack of local jobs created. There is a perception that since many of the firms in this sector are foreign, they bring their own workforce with them. It is said that on paper the employment figures might look rosy but in reality they are rather thorny. […]

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