The environmental benefits of renewable energy are truly remarkable. From reducing air pollution to conserving water resources, renewable energy is revolutionizing the way we generate electricity while safeguarding our planet. It’s time for us to embrace this exciting and sustainable power source and pave the way for an environmentally friendly future using these 5 key reasons why renewable energy is important
Biomass Power is a renewable energy source. Biomass is organic matter from plants and animals, such as wood, crops, and agricultural waste. When biomass is burned or converted into other forms of energy, it releases the energy that was originally captured from the sun by plants. This energy can be used to generate electricity, heat homes and businesses, or power vehicles
Sustainable living means considering our impact on natural resources, materials and energy for future generations. Sustainability is about being more efficient in the way we use materials and energy because understanding the energy consumption in our homes and its use is the key to more sustainable ways of living
Biomass resources and biorenewable resources are all forms of organic materials, including plant matter both living and in waste form which can be used as an energy crops. The availability of biomass resources from forestry management, farming activities and agricultural industries depends on the energy crop specifically devoted to the production of biofuels from different cereals, beet and oilseeds for the production of bioethanol and biodiesel production
The efficiency of biomass energy depends on how effectively biomass resources can be converted into electrical power, heat and fuels using a variety of new techologies and traditional methods. Biomass energy crops are now being grown in vast quantities to produce modern forms of energy such as biofuels for transport, pellets for electricity generation as well as a wide diversity of bio-chemicals and bio-lubricants making biomass a truely versatile fuel.
Energy storage fulfils three distinct functions of, to charge, to store and to discharge energy. An energy storage device is a device used for storing electrical energy and releasing it when required. The most commonly used for of energy storage device is the battery. Lead-acid batteries are a key component in any renewable energy storage system as an off-grid system that is not, or mostly not, connected to the utility grid requires some form of battery backup to supply the total energy needs of the complete energy system when renewables are no working
Hydrogen energy from a renewable energy perspective is a low-carbon energy supply we can use to power our homes and cars. Green hydrogen is a clean energy source which can play an important role in reducing the global requirements of fossil fuels. The use of hydrogen energy can provide the bridge between the variable output from solar photovoltaics and wind turbines as well as becoming a lowest-cost option for storing large quantities of electrical energy. Hydrogen and hydrogen-based transportation fuels can help transport renewable energy sources over longer distances
Tidal Power takes advantage of the kinetic energy stored in the movement of the incoming and outgoing tides using tidal stream devices, as well as the daily differences between the high tide and low tide at a given location using tidal barages. Tidal power is a non-polluting technology with a great potential to generate large amounts of electrical energy as the moving sea water drives underwater turbines with current technologies based around tidal range and tidal stream devices.
Sustainable development is about management and development of our energy needs so that they meet the requirements of the present day without compromising the ability of our future generations to meet theirs. The scarcity of clean drinking water, energy, and arable land for food crops all have an impact on climate change as the dependency on fossil fuels increases. Sustainable consumption and production is about managing the worlds resources in a controlled and cleaner way.
If you’re considering the many options available to reduce your home’s dependence on fossil fuels such as coal and gas, chances are you’re one of the few that has looked seriously at installing solar panels. If you drive either a hybrid or entirely electric car (or use public transit and/or bikes and walking) and are compulsive about minimizing energy use wherever possible, whether that be by switching off lights, taking short showers, or unplugging unused appliances, then an off-grid option may be for you
