Introduction The world needs to reduce its carbon emissions. To do this, we’re looking for renewable energy sources—like wind or solar power—that don’t pollute the air. Biofuels are another option for reducing carbon emissions, but they’re not perfect. Biofuels are a renewable energy source that is made from living organisms. Biofuels are a renewable energy source that is made from…
Introduction Biofuels have been around for a long time. Thanks to their plentiful supply and high energy density, they are now a viable alternative to fossil fuels. Although biofuels have some drawbacks, including lower efficiency than traditional fossil fuels, they can be used in many different ways. Biofuels are the fuel sources that are made from living organisms. Biofuels are…
Introduction Biomass energy is an important source of electricity in many countries. In Brazil, it’s used to power more than half of the country’s cars and trucks. In Indonesia, biomass provides more than 25% of the nation’s total energy needs. The United States has seen a huge increase in its use of biomass energy since 2010, when Congress passed a…
Introduction Biomass is a renewable energy source that consists of organic material. Biomass can be used for heat, power generation and transport fuels. Biomass plants are currently producing around 10 billion litres of ethanol and 2 million tonnes of biodiesel per year in Europe. The EU has laws in place to encourage the use of biomass energy under its Renewable…
Introduction Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source that comes from the earth’s natural heat. It can be used in many ways, including directly to heat homes and offices, power electrical grids and even desalinate water. Geothermal heat pumps Geothermal heat pumps use the temperature of the Earth to heat and cool buildings, reducing energy costs by up to 80%….
Introduction If you’re looking for a cleaner and more efficient way to power your home, geothermal energy may be the answer. Geothermal plants use the heat generated by the earth to generate electricity. As such, they produce no carbon emissions or toxic waste and can help reduce your reliance on fossil fuels. Here are three reasons why choosing a geothermal…
ntroduction Hydropower is one of the oldest sources of energy that we use. It’s a renewable resource and can be used to generate electricity in some cases. In this article, I’ll talk about the benefits and disadvantages of hydropower. 1. It can be very expensive to build Hydropower plants are expensive to build, especially when compared with other types of…
Introduction Hydropower is one of the oldest forms of electricity generation, having been used since the 19th century. It’s also one of the most controversial, thanks to its effect on ecosystems and local communities. Hydropower involves using dams to trap water in order to generate electricity through turbines connected to generators. In many cases, this can be done without creating…
Introduction Wind power has been around for decades, but it’s only recently that it’s become cost-effective compared to other types of renewable energy. Wind turbines work because wind turns the blades of a turbine, which turns an electrical generator inside the tower. Wind power is one of the fastest growing sources of renewable energy in the world: there are currently…
Introduction We’ve all heard of countries that are investing heavily in wind energy, but did you know that Denmark gets 40% of its power from wind? And even though the US only gets about 5% of its electricity from wind, it is still one of the top producers and consumers of wind energy on a per-capita basis. In fact, there…