The Definition of Renewable Energy - Present and Future Outlooks
M.S. Rochell
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The definition of renewable energy does not just include
wind, solar, water and geothermal energy sources. There are
some exciting new possibilities for harnessing a new and
little known form of renewable energy that is already in
abundant supply in our world.
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The Definition of Renewable Energy - Present and Future Outlooks
Copyright (c) 2010 M.S. Rochell
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The definition of renewable energy is dependent on the term
renewable. An energy source that naturally replenishes is
considered renewable. Unlike fossil fuels which take millions of
years to form, wind, rain, water and sunlight are self contained
and naturally replenishing, thus renewable.
Many people think solar energy, the most popular form of
renewable energy, is a new concept. The truth is solar panels
were used as far back as the 1920s to heat water in lieu of more
expensive electrical heating systems.
Renewable Energy Past to Present
When fossil fuels were unearthed, much of the previous solar
energy use was abandoned for the cheaper, more reliable fossil
fuels. As these fuels began to have an impact on the environment
and their levels diminished, a resurgence of the renewable energy
sources occurred.
Today, wind farms, solar electrical plants and solar thermal
plants are used to power entire towns and cities.
Alternative energy communities are also popping up throughout the
world with Canada being the first country to boast of an entire
community based on solar energy. Technology is constantly
changing and the future definition of renewable energy is also
changing.
The Future of Renewable Energy
Everything that moves creates energy. This fact applies to wind,
water and sunlight which are the most commonly used renewable
energy sources. However, the movement of man is also being viewed
as a source of renewable energy.
Speed bumps that harvest kinetic energy are one concept currently
being tested by New Energy Technologies. The �bumps� are actually
an inversion of the typical motion inhibitors. These flat panels
sink slightly into the ground when a car passes over. The bump is
created by the difference in height between the road and the
lowered panel.
Under the panel, 2000 watts of instant energy is created for
every passing car. With 1000 cars passing over the speed bump
every day, 2,000,000 watts or 2000 kilowatts are produced every
day.
Over the course of a month, that number jumps to 60,000
kilowatts. That is enough electricity to power 60 average homes
for an entire month!
This type of kinetic energy harvesting is not limited to speed
bumps. In Israel, roadways are being tested that collect small
amounts of energy as cars pass over the special roadway surface.
The amount of energy is small, at an average of 400 kilowatts per
kilometer (0.6 miles). While this does not seem like a lot of
energy, if the entire United States interstate system were
converted to kinetic energy harvesting material, the 75,000 km
would produce 30,000,000 kilowatts of power. That is one very new
and innovative definition of renewable energy!
The world is just beginning to see the potential kinetic energy
has as a renewable source of electricity. Tokyo is installing
flooring that harvests energy from daily subway visitors. Dance
clubs are utilizing the energy created from movement on the floor
to harvest energy.
Even asphalt is being considered as a prime material for
harvesting thermal energy in desert climates where roadways can
reach temperatures hot enough to fry an egg.
There are an abundant supply of new and innovative renewable
energy solutions available to help us to transition our world to
more sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. Even
today there are many new technologies that can help us to heat
our homes, recharge our batteries and light our yards using
clean, green energy sources.
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M.S. Rochell, editor of http://www.Go-Green-Solar-Energy.com/
which offers education and inspiration on the benefits of
going green with solar energy, DIY solar power, and affordable
solar energy solutions. Visit for more on the definition of
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