Content

• What is a renewable energy source?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Hydro energy

• Geothermal energy

• Biomass energy

• Tidal energy

• Conclusion , References
What is a renewable energy source?
A renewable energy source means energy that is sustainable - something
that can't run out, or is endless, like the sun. When you hear the term
'alternative energy' it's usually referring to renewable energy sources too. It
means sources of energy that are alternative to the most commonly used
non-sustainable sources - like coal.

The most popular renewable energy sources currently are:

1. Solar energy
2. Wind energy
3. Hydro energy
4. Geothermal energy
5. Biomass energy
Solar Energy :
Solar power is clean green electricity sourced from sunlight. Or in some
cases, from heat from the sun. Installing solar power systems in a residential
setting generally means setting up a solar photovoltaic or a solar thermal
system on the roof. Definition of photovoltaic: Photo = “light” and photons =
energy particles coming from sunlight; voltaic = producing a voltage or volts.
Abbreviation = PVSolar energy is a renewable free source of energy that is
sustainable and totally inexhaustible, unlike fossil fuels that are finite. It is
also a non-polluting source of energy and it does not emit any greenhouse
gases when producing electricity. Solar electricity can supplement your
entire or partial energy consumption. Using solar power means reducing your
energy bills and saving money. Low maintenance and unobtrusive, installing
solar panels adds value to your home.

Benefits :
One of the benefits of solar energy is that sunlight is functionally endless.
With the technology to harvest it, there is a limitless supply of solar energy,
meaning it could render fossil fuels obsolete. Relying on solar energy rather
than fossil fuels also helps us improve public health and environmental
conditions. In the long term, solar energy could also eliminate energy costs,
and in the short term, reduce your energy bills. Many federal local, state,
and federal governments also incentivize the investment in solar energy by
providing rebates or tax credits.
Wind Energy :
Wind power involves converting wind energy into electricity by using wind
turbines. The wind comes from atmospheric changes. These include
changes in temperature and pressure which make the air move around the
surface of the earth. A wind turbine captures the wind to produce energy.
Wind power is a clean energy source that can be relied on for the long-
term future. A wind turbine creates reliable, cost-effective, pollution free
energy. It is affordable, clean and sustainable. One wind turbine can be
sufficient to generate enough electrical energy for a household, assuming
the location is suitable. Because it is a renewable resource which is non-
polluting and renewable, wind turbines create power without using fossil
fuels, without producing greenhouse gases or radioactive or toxic waste.
Wind power is one of the best ways to combat global warming.

Benefits :
Wind energy is a clean energy source, which means that it doesn’t pollute
the air like other forms of energy. Wind energy doesn’t produce carbon
dioxide, or release any harmful products that can cause environmental
degradation or negatively affect human health like smog, acid rain, or
other heat-trapping gases.
Investment in wind energy technology can also open up new avenues for
jobs and job training, as the turbines on farms need to be serviced and
maintained to keep running.
Hydro Energy :
Hydro power generates power by utilizing the energy of water falling from
a higher position to a lower position. One of these hydro power generation
systems is a "pumped-storage system" , which pumps up water from a
lower reservoir to a higher reservoir during off-peak hours and generates
power by dropping water from the higher reservoir to the lower reservoir
during peak hours. We manufacture an entire generation system for these
power plants. Since hydro power emits a minimal amount of CO2, which is
known to be a cause of environmental pollution and global warming.
Effective use of hydro power is being revalued throughout the world these
days.

Benefits :
Hydroelectric power is very versatile and can be generated using both
large scale projects, like the Hoover Dam, and small scale projects
like underwater turbines and lower dams on small rivers and
streams.Hydroelectric power does not generate pollution, and
therefore is a much more environmentally-friendly energy option for
our environment.
Geothermal energy :
Geothermal energy is power derived from the heat from the Earth. This can
be sources such as the shallow ground to hot water and hot rock found a
few kilometers beneath the Earth’s surface. It may go down even deeper to
the extremely high temperatures of underground molten rock called
magma. We usually only see this when it erupts to the surface in the form
of lava.

Benefits :
Geothermal energy is not as common as other types of renewable energy
sources, but it has a significant potential for energy supply. Since it can be
built underground, it leaves very little footprint on land. Geothermal
energy is naturally replenished and therefore does not run a risk of
depleting (on a human timescale).
Biomass Energy :
Biomass energyBiomass is an energy source derived from organic material
such as animal or plant matter and it is growing in popularity. Proponents
increasingly favor biomass use over fossil fuels due to the low levels of
carbon emitted when the material is burned, and see it as the answer to
fighting climate change.
However, though it is classed as renewable, questions have been raised over
just how green it really is, with fears that its predominant reliance on felling
and burning trees as a replacement for fossil fuels could do more harm than
good.

Benefits :
The use of biomass in energy production creates carbon dioxide that is put
into the air, but the regeneration of plants consumes the same amount of
carbon dioxide, which is said to create a balanced atmosphere. Biomass can
be used in a number of different ways in our daily lives, not only for personal
use, but businesses as well. In 2017, energy from biomass made up about
5% of the total energy used in the U.S. This energy came from wood, biofuels
like ethanol, and energy generated from methane captured from landfills or
by burning municipal waste.
Tidal Energy :
Tidal power harnesses the energy from the tidal force and wave action in
order to generate electricity. Unlike other primary energy flows, it is a
predictable source of energy because tides occur at expected times. This
predictability has an advantage over wind and solar power since the sun
may or may not shine on a particular day and the wind doesn't always
blow the expected amount. Tidal power is still not a dispatch able source
of electricity as it is available when nature provides it, not necessarily
when it is needed. Tidal power is not a widely used energy resource at the
moment because its costs outweigh the advantages. Previously only very
specialized locations were able to support these technologies. However,
recent improvements are making tidal power much more cost effective
and adaptable to a wider range of locations. If support for tidal power
continues to increase the industry will likely grow.

Benefits :
Unlike other forms of renewable energy, wave energy is predictable and
it’s easy to estimate the amount of energy that will be produced. Instead
of relying on varying factors, such as sun and wind, wave energy is much
more consistent. This type of renewable energy is also abundant, the most
populated cities tend to be near oceans and harbors, making it easier to
harness this energy for the local population.
Conclusion :

Ongoing concerns about climate change have made renewable energy

sources an important component of the world energy consumption
portfolio. Renewable energy technologies could reduce CO2 emissions by
replacing fossil fuels in the power generation industry and the
transportation sector.

References :

 www.google.com,www.Wikipedia.org
www.nationalgeographc.com ,www.energyeduction.com
www.powertechnology.com