Renewable Energy, Which is the Best?
There are several different ways to provide electricity to the population, and many of them have been evolved and modified in the past century to meet human standards. In the present day, we raise concerns over which option is the cleanest and which one is going to add air pollution. Thankfully, according to Vox, more than half of the new energy sources added in the United States in 2018 was solar technology. As of 2018 a mere sixty percent of the world relies on a form of renewable energy for power, a fifteen percent increase in the last ten years.
Solar
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Solar energy is becoming increasingly more popular by the day with The Climate Group reporting a 120% increase since the year 2000. Many questions still surround the idea that the sun doesn't only give us heat but also can provide an efficient source of energy to homes and businesses. Many non solar believers argue that a solar unit wouldn't be efficient in cloudy weather, which is cap. Units are set to store several hours of backup electricity if needed.
A solar panels job is to collect sun light and according to livescience this causes electrons to be released from atoms which generates a flow of electricity. Photovoltaic cells are what make up the interior of a solar panel pictured above. The magnificent part about panels is that you could convert your house to solar energy for a decent price.
Wind Power
Windmills have more of a purpose than just looking good in pictures, and they've come a long way from being used for residential wells. They are also a source of clean, renewable energy for millions of American's.
According to The Department of Energy, windmills create their energy by harnessing the power of wind through a turbine inside the structure which is propelled when wind is present. This form of energy also serves other purposes, like when anemometers and wind vanes are installed by the base of the blade. An anemometer measures and records the speed of the wind, while the wind vane measures and records the direction in which wind is travelling.
Hydropower
Hydropower, in my opinion, is the coolest renewable energy source. Looking at the giant waterfalls created because of the need for hydroelectricity is pretty spectacular. Based off of information by USGS, Hydropower harnesses the power of rushing water when the water turns a turbine which then powers a generator to transmit electricity to power cables. Hydroelectricity is one of the most effective forms of renewable energy as it is constantly efficient. No sun or wind is needed, just a decent river.
Biomass
Biomass is when Earth materials are burned for energy. National Geographic says that common biomass products include, wood, crops, leaves, food, garbage and many more combustible products. But when these objects are obtained by biomass officials, they must dry the product to a point that turns it hydrophobic, repelling water. Then the product is shaped into bricks to be burned, this means more energy is stored for when the product is ready for burning.
There are several ways in which you can receive energy for your house, The most efficient renewable energy we discussed would be hydropower for it is constantly effective. For your own personal usage, solar panels are a great way to avoid high energy bills and they work great for residential homes. There really is no right or wrong answer for which is the best, as they are all good in their own ways. Pros and cons circle every possibility nut it is up to you to decide which one you believe is the right choice.
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Solar
Solar energy is becoming increasingly more popular by the day with The Climate Group reporting a 120% increase since the year 2000. Many questions still surround the idea that the sun doesn't only give us heat but also can provide an efficient source of energy to homes and businesses. Many non solar believers argue that a solar unit wouldn't be efficient in cloudy weather, which is cap. Units are set to store several hours of backup electricity if needed.
A solar panels job is to collect sun light and according to livescience this causes electrons to be released from atoms which generates a flow of electricity. Photovoltaic cells are what make up the interior of a solar panel pictured above. The magnificent part about panels is that you could convert your house to solar energy for a decent price.
Wind Power
Windmills have more of a purpose than just looking good in pictures, and they've come a long way from being used for residential wells. They are also a source of clean, renewable energy for millions of American's.
According to The Department of Energy, windmills create their energy by harnessing the power of wind through a turbine inside the structure which is propelled when wind is present. This form of energy also serves other purposes, like when anemometers and wind vanes are installed by the base of the blade. An anemometer measures and records the speed of the wind, while the wind vane measures and records the direction in which wind is travelling.
Hydropower
Hydropower, in my opinion, is the coolest renewable energy source. Looking at the giant waterfalls created because of the need for hydroelectricity is pretty spectacular. Based off of information by USGS, Hydropower harnesses the power of rushing water when the water turns a turbine which then powers a generator to transmit electricity to power cables. Hydroelectricity is one of the most effective forms of renewable energy as it is constantly efficient. No sun or wind is needed, just a decent river.
Biomass
There are several ways in which you can receive energy for your house, The most efficient renewable energy we discussed would be hydropower for it is constantly effective. For your own personal usage, solar panels are a great way to avoid high energy bills and they work great for residential homes. There really is no right or wrong answer for which is the best, as they are all good in their own ways. Pros and cons circle every possibility nut it is up to you to decide which one you believe is the right choice.
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Dhar, Michael. "How Do Solar Panels Work." Livescience , 6 Dec. 2017. Accessed 6
Dec. 2019
Fitzner, Zach. Dam. Earth.com, 21 Oct. 2019. Accessed 16 Dec. 2019.
"How a Wind Turbine Works." Energy.gov, Department of Energy, 20 June 2014.
Accessed 16 Dec. 2019.
Accessed 16 Dec. 2019.
"Hydroelectric Power: How It Works." USGS. Accessed 16 Dec. 2019.
Feb. 2016. Getty Images, 16 Feb. 2016. Accessed 6 Dec. 2019.
Pile of Logs. SGR. Accessed 16 Dec. 2019.
Roberts, David. "The Global Transition to Clean Energy, Explained in 12 Charts."
Vox, 26 June 2019. Accessed 5 Dec. 2019.
You describe the different energy alternatives well. Why aren't more people/companies, etc. making the shift to these sources? How can we make these options more wide-spread?
ReplyDeleteThe government is making a strong effort to reduce costs for many of these energy sources. The price for residential solar panels has decreased dramatically in the past decade due to government funding in an effort to encourage the use of solar power. Many large businesses, banks, restaurants and department stores rely solely on renewable energy that you might not even realize.
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