It took a movie like "An Inconvenient Truth" to get the general public
to realize that we are heading for some rough times on earth. Whether
you agree or disagree with the premise of global warming, the fact
remains that currently the world is dependent upon non-renewable
energy sources. That dependency can and will eventually deplete the
earth resources that give us our energy sources.
Renewable energy sources simple means the energy sources being used do
not deplete, rather just the opposite, they are renewable. Which means
you can continue to use these energy sources knowing that you are
never going to deplete their sources. These renewable sources will
continue to provide energy. Once the system is in place to operate,
that is.
Currently, there are 3 types of renewable sources energy projects that
are being heavily investigated to continue the worlds mass amount of
energy usage. These renewable sources are solar energy projects, hydro
or water energy projects, and wind energy projects.
Solar energy projects have been experimented with for years and years.
The sun is a great source of both heat energy and light energy.
Currently, the sun has the capability to provide the most renewable
sources as there is little to do and it is always there.
Solar companies will be quick to point out that solar energy projects
have many advantages over other forms of renewable sources. The solar
energy projects for one are cost-effective and environment-friendly.
Solar companies point out that they are usually lower maintenance
systems, thus saving your time and effort. Finally, solar companies
state that solar energy projects usually give you the quickest return
on your investment, as the returns start right away after the project
is in place.
Many people have experimented and continue to do so with solar energy
projects. Every day people make solar heat collectors for both heated
air and heated water. Several experiment with solar cookers making
them as simple as cardboard boxes to more permanent metal types. Use
of sunlight to light inside of houses via solar reflective tubes from
the roof has become popular too.
The earth is covered with more water than any other substance. This
make hydro energy projects easy to experiment with. Hydro energy
projects can be something simple at home to very large energy projects
that utilize dams to create electricity to an entire city.
For the home user, hydro energy projects can range to single
experiments to large projects as well. If access to a lake, you can
use an underground water system and a heat pump to both heat and cool
your house instead of gas. If you are near flowing water, then you can
create a number of different type hydro energy products to capture
energy. From turbines to produce electricity to the old water wheel
concept to drive systems or connect to generators. Using water has
gained popularity because of the sheer amount available, making it one
of the great renewable sources.
Wind energy projects have been utilized by man almost from the first
time he felt it hit his face. Wind has been captured or used as sails
to move boats, windmills to grind grains and eventually to pump water,
move heavy items, and even as a source of generating electricity. More
and more are creating a wind power home.
Wind energy projects are also easy to maintain once implemented. Using
wind turbines to produce electricity can be scaled to use by a single
home or larger systems to help supplement a whole community. They
range in size from 5 feet in diameter to as large as 100s of feet in
diameter. Using the wind as renewable resources makes sense in areas
that have a constant air flow. Sometimes you only need to go a few
feet above ground to catch an air stream.
For now, these are the main 3 types of renewable sources that are
being heavily investigated. From large governments to the single home
owner, these can be utilized now to reduce the dependency of non-
renewable energies that can be eventually depleted. Perhaps it would
be worth looking into on your own some renewable sources energy
projects.
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