Types of Renewable Energy

There are two types of energy resources found in Nature, Renewable and Non- Renewable.  As there name suggests non renewable are fossil fuels which cannot be replenished or re-used.

Whereas on the other hand renewable sources of energy are those which can be replenished such as wind and solar energy—and will never run out. 

Discussed below are the renewable sources of energy

Solar

Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight directly or indirectly can be used for the purpose of heating and lighting homes. Can also be used for generating electricity, and for hot water heating, solar cooling, and a variety of commercial and industrial uses.

Wind

It is actually the sun that derives the winds as well, the energy is produced and harnessed with the help of the wind. whose energy is captured with wind turbines. The Earth's rotation also contributes to the winds, particularly through the Coriolis effect.

Biomass

The plants needs several essential component to grow on earth. Sunlight and water remains a crucial for the same. The organic matter that makes up those plants is known as biomass. Biomass can be used to produce electricity, transportation fuels, or chemicals. The use of biomass for any of these purposes is called biomass energy.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen is a crucial component that helps in generating living condition on this planet. It is found in many organic compounds, as well as water. It's the most abundant element on the Earth. But it doesn't occur naturally as a gas. It's always combined with other elements, such as with oxygen to make water. Once separated from another element, hydrogen can be burned as a fuel or converted into electricity. Because energy is always needed to produce hydrogen, hydrogen is not in itself an energy source, but rather a way to store and transport energy, so it is often referred to as an energy carrier.

Other than these resources we also have Geothermal, Ocean, Hydropower

 

Energy Saving Tips to Use Throughout the Year

The decreasing foot prints of fossil fuel is one of the greatest concern of our times. The energy producing resources   namely, non renewable have been exhausted at an constant rate resulting in this crunch. On the other hand the burning of these fuels causes several reactions out of which production of heat is the most common. This heat Conjures up a phenomenon called global warming, that has endangered the Glaciers and other frozen areas and bodies resulting in the rise of water level of the existing water bodies and endangering species  and hence disturbing the ecological model of the nature.

But there are a few ways we can tackle the challenges of these hideous problems. Below given are few energy saving tips:-

·         Use fans instead of air conditioner all the time.

·       Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent ones. They last up to ten times longer and can use a quarter of the energy.

·       Plug electronics into a power strip and flip off the switch when the gadgets aren’t in use. (make sure this won’t mess up clocks and recordings.)

·        Always turn off all your computer components that we usually forget or lazily don’t. Also set the computer's sleep mode for when the computer is idle for just a little while. By doing these two simple acts, you will use about 85% less energy each day.

·         Simply switch off the light whenever not in need or you leave the room.

·         Set the thermostat to no lower than 78°F in the summer and no higher than 68°F in the winter.

·         You can use natural light by placing  your desk next to a window instead of a lamp.

·         Close your curtains to keep out daytime summer heat or keep in nighttime winter warmth.

·         Turn off the TV or video game console and play outside.

·         Always turn off your cars and other vehicles when waiting for  that light to turn green.

·         Ride a bike or walk instead of using the car.

·        Carpool

These are simple and very effective tips to preserve and save out beautiful planet.