An energy is said to be renewable when the source has the ability to replenish itself. Thus, they appear to be more sustainable source of energy supply in the coming years. Most of all, since they don’t emit greenhouse gases and other toxic emissions that can harm the atmosphere and cause illnesses, there are several people who are in favor of the different types of renewable energy.
Common types of renewable energy
You would be surprised to know that there are definitely a handful of various types of renewable energy that it’s almost impossible that you would not be able to find the source even in your community. For a rundown of types of renewable energy, you can refer to the list below:
Solar energy
Of all the types of renewable energy, that coming from the sun is the most popular and widely used. After all, almost every part of the world can obtain sunlight one way or the other. They are also used as alternatives for fossil fuels, which can create holes in the ozone layer. In order to convert the energy coming from the sun into electricity, users make use of photovoltaic panels, which come in different sizes. Besides this, there are no other moving parts or components that need to be installed.
Hydroelectric Energy
One of the types of renewable energy, hydroelectricity derives its energy from flowing water. Normally, strong gushes of water, like the ones you can find in Niagara Falls, can already generate useful power. The force will eventually turn the turbines, which will then case the generator to move and create electricity. The latter is then distributed to different homes all over the community. Like other types of renewable energy, this doesn’t create any smoke and hence doesn’t cause any form of pollution. Moreover today it’s highly possible for homes to generate their own hydroelectric power without building huge dams.
Wind Energy
Of all types of renewable energy, this is considered to be the oldest. In fact, earliest civilizations made use of the wind to further their economy, especially in farming and irrigation. Nowadays, the wind, like other types of renewable energy, can also be used to generate the much-needed electricity in many towns and homes. Wind turbines as high as 100 feet are erected in a very windy area. The shaft, on the other hand, forms the rotor, which is then connected to a generator. When the former turns, it will then activated the latter, producing electricity.
There are many types of renewable energy but these are the main sources.
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October 3rd, 2008 at 8:39 am
Geothermal energy isn’t very prominent these days is it? You never hear about geothermal power plants or whatever they’re called. I’d like to know how effective they are at producing power.
Biomass on the other hand – that’s really something. I’m excited to hear about algae oil, natural gas and that sort of thing… awesome.
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February 5th, 2009 at 8:25 am
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February 15th, 2009 at 2:41 am
I’m keen as mustard when it comes to biofuel. I wonder when it’ll go mainstream.
I guess it’s all a matter of how much longer oil will be cost effective for, until they can sustainably produce bucketloads of algae oil for cheaper.
December 1st, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Wind power must compete with conventional generation sources on a cost basis. Depending on how energetic a wind site is, The wind farm may or may not be cost competitive. Even though the cost of wind power has declined dramatically in the past 10 years, the technology requires a higher initial investment than fossil fueled generators.The major challenge to using wind as a source of power is that the wind is intermittent and it does not always blow when electricity is needed. Can not be stored unless batteries are used, and not all winds can be harnessed to meet the timing of electricity demands.