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Earlier this month, my blog gave you an insight into what makes Non-Renewable Sources of Energy so precious and irreplaceable. I hope you have enjoyed reading it thoroughly.

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Renewable or Non-Conventional Sources of Energy

Now let’s look at the other side of the coin-Non-Conventional Sources of Energy, just another term for Renewable Sources.

What does this imply?

Renewable Sources of energy refer to those elements that can replenish immediately. And are available in abundance. These are also considered as CLEAN ENERGY sources as most of them do not pollute the environment. Although most of them are considered sustainable, a few might be otherwise.
As I have been mentioning earlier, Sustainability as a concept is highly overwhelming. However, as I continue to research, I realize how much the Planet has undergone unnecessary exploitation and misuse. And how and why Sustenance is one of the most important ways forward to restore the earth.
Anyway, coming back to the topic (don’t you get swayed by emotions? I do, all the time).

Types of Renewable Sources of Energy

You can segregate Renewable or Alternate Sources of Energy into several sections. You must have read about it in schools or colleges. I know I know, you would be thinking, there she goes again. With all this jargon… So, bear with me. And allow me to elaborate on each of them in the most straightforward manner possible.
Let’s begin, shall we? The following focuses on the primary sources of alternate energy. However, there are many more out there.

Solar Energy:

The Sun’s energy is the most readily and abundantly available non-conventional source of energy. Therefore, humans can secure Solar energy for their requirements. Initially, people utilized this source in places that experienced freezing weather and zero electricity. However, with the advancement of technology, the utility has only increased.
The most common equipment known for harnessing the Sun’s power is Solar Panels. These panels use Photovoltaic cells to store the Sun’s energy. And are installed in different regions, areas, buildings to convert the Sun’s energy to electricity.

Often when one goes on a road trip in India, they are sure to find lamp posts running on solar energy. And even after the Sunset’s, the lights continue to aid in driving with the charged cells.

India, China, the United States, Japan, and Germany have the largest solar power capacity fleet. In India, the southern state of Karnataka leads in the production of Solar Power. At the same time, California takes away the first prize for the same in the USA.

Did you know?

Although the general perception is that alternate sources of energy are a modern concept. But the fact is that Ancient Egyptians, Roman, and Greeks would utilize the Sun’s energy for warming their homes.

Wind Energy:

When one talks about wind energy, the first picture to come before my eyes is the windmills of Holland, along with the tulips. In simple terms, wind energy means generating power by harnessing windmills and wind turbines to generate electricity. Apart from this, transportation, milling grains, and pumping water use wind energy. Wind sports like windsurfing, sailing also embrace this abundantly available resource. Like the ancient civilizations, shipping companies install giant kites at the end of the ship to reduce fuel consumption by a great deal.

Did you know?

According to Britannica, in 1915 AD, Seistan, Persia, constructed the first windmills. The windmills are called ‘ASBAD’ in the local dialect. They are one of the most well-known Iranian architectural marvels.

Geothermal Energy:

Is the energy available below the earth’s surface, and the heat generated is utilized for heating purposes. In the past, people used naturally occurring hot springs for bathing and cleansing. Apart from these, Geothermal Power fulfills requirements like cooking, space heating, electric power generation.

Countries like Iceland, Kenya, New Zealand are greatly dependent on this non-conventional source of energy.

Did you know?

The first proof of hot springs goes back to the Native American settlements, 10000 years ago. In ancient times, Greeks and Romans used them for heating their baths. Another fascinating fact that came to shore was that one could trace geothermal energy back to the Roman city of Pompeii.

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Hydroelectric Power:

HydroElectric Power is energy or power generated from moving water. It is one of the most utilized sources of alternate energy. The most common way of doing so is by controlling water flow by building a dam over the river or water body. When electricity is required, the excess water from the reservoir is released. The gushing water rotates the blades of the turbine to generate electricity.

Along with China, Brazil, United States, and Canada, India is the top five hydroelectric power producer.

Did you know?

The findings of the ancient Sumerian and Babylonian Civilizations suggest the use of hydropower for irrigation purposes. Often the credit goes to the ancient Greeks for providing the basics of hydroelectric power.

Another form of hydro-energy is tidal energy, i.e., harnessing the power of the tides to generate electricity.

The generation of electricity is one of the practical uses of the above-mentioned renewable sources. Therefore, they are Non-Combustible energy sources.

The last segment of this post deals with combustible sources of energy, namely Biofuels.

Biofuels:

Biofuels generated using biomass can also be termed transportation fuels. They are used alongside gasoline and petroleum. Biofuels use plants such as corn, soybean, wheat, and sugarcane. Apart from this, organic waste of plants and animals, fuelwood, pulp, and paper waste extract biofuels. As it is well-known that fossil fuels take billions of years to form and are hence non-renewable. Biofuels take less time compared to produce. And are therefore renewable and replenishable. Like fossil fuels, the preservation of biofuels is possible in three states- Solid, Liquid, and Gas.
Ethanol, Methanol, Biodiesel are some examples of Biofuels.

Did you know?

Well, we all talk about fossil fuels. But, since the beginning of time, biofuels like wood, plant, and animal waste have been used for various purposes. From the time man discovered fire, wood has been the number one BIOFUEL in use.

In the current scenario, the use of these replenishable and non-conventional sources is more important than ever. With the world witnessing drastic climate changes, floods, forest fires, and many such occurrences, the need to reduce conventional sources of energy is unavoidable.

And hence my friend’s Sustainability is a concept to stay. And let us all gradually adapt to this form of lifestyle before the Planet reaches a point of no return.

Signing off!!!!

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