The Future is in Alternative Energy

We have a lot of energy we can use if we just research and develop the necessary technologies, we can get rid of fossil fuels and old power grids by switching to alternatives to these energy sources. The first alternative energy source is:

Wind Power

Wind turbines are being further developed, becoming more energy-efficient and cost-effective.

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In many countries, “wind parks” have emerged, which over time have even been placed more strategically so that birds are not endangered like the old wind turbines. Another alternative energy source is the best known:

Solar Energy

Solar energy consists of the manufacture of solar cells that collect, concentrate and convert the energy given off directly by the sun into electricity or, in some cases, hot water.

Like wind energy, solar energy does not generate any pollution at all. Ocean wave energy has huge potential for generating electricity, according to governments and investors. A generator in France has been in operation for many years and is regarded as a remarkable success, while pilot plants are operated by the Irish and Scots.

Hydropower

Hydropower has a long and rich history, and where it is placed, it is a tremendous generator of electricity that is also cleaner than the grid; nevertheless, there are some restrictions to the availability of suitable sites for a huge dam.

Because of this limitation, small and localized hydropower generators have recently been installed, Geothermal energy is extremely abundant as it is right under our feet, a few kilometers from the surface of the earth. Water heating by the action of the fantastically hot molten earth core. The water turns into steam that can be harnessed and used to power turbines, which in turn generate electricity.

A lot of research and development has to be invested in geothermal energy generation.

Gas energies, by creating electricity from landfill waste and some air pollutants, which are essentially methane, are reversing the typical relationship between energy and pollution.

Fuel cells can also be used in standard gasoline generators. Ethanol is a substitute for gasoline and is made from wheat, sugar cane, grapes, strawberries, corn, and even wood chips and pulp.

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It is controversial that this fuel will ever be truly economical or practical, except in very limited areas, but the technologies for obtaining and blending it are constantly being refined. The energy in biodiesel it's made from the oils found in plants. Soybean, canola, and sunflower oils were used to make commercial biodiesel stocks.

Biodiesel is primarily created by business people or those wishing to experiment with alternative energy at the time of this writing, but commercial interest is expanding. It's a lot cleaner to burn than oil-based diesel.

Atomic energy is used to generate electricity in nuclear power plants. This energy is highly efficient and capable of producing massive amounts of energy.

Conclusion

Alternative energy can be a great substitute for common and old energy sources that creates pollution, but its development needs to get support from us to continue and help our planet.