When we are looking at the usage of energy, you can easily understand that the main sources of energy in the present day is fossil fuels and coal. The reason for this is due to their relatively easy nature of processing the sources.
However, one thing that has been identified is the fact that such usage has resulted in a number of changes in the planet’s atmosphere, such as global warming and climate change. These sources of energy are also limited. As a result, many scientists have found that energy can be harvested in a more sustainable manner that would not result in such changes to the planet. Here are just some of the sources.
Solar
One of the biggest breakthroughs in the field of alternative energy sources is the utilization of solar energy. The reason for this is because this type of energy can be harvested at almost any time of the year, and simply does not run out. The best part is that there are no harmful emissions sent out. You can be anywhere in the world to harvest such energy. In theory, it is possible to solar power an entire town. For example, it is possible to create a solar Townsville, due to the abundant sunlight that comes into the area.
Wind
The other useful alternative source of energy is wind. This can be found in many places around the world, however, is not something abundant. The reason for this is due to the fact that not all places in the world experience strong winds. Moreover, harvesting the energy requires large windmills, which can be quite a hassle when it comes to the geography of certain areas of a country. However, in special regions such as Scandinavia, it is quite easy to harvest this energy.
Natural Gasses
Interestingly, this is alternative energy very similar to fossil fuels since it is found underground. The main difference in this is the fact that the energy is in gas form and not in liquid or solid form. Moreover, they are also environmentally friendly in that they do not release harmful emissions when utilized. However, they are limited in supply, which makes it an unrenewable source of energy. Regardless, it can be a good temporary alternative that can be used to preserve the planet for the long run, since there are no harmful emissions released.
Hydrogen
This is an interesting gas that can be used to power up vehicles. Although it is mainly manmade, it is something that gives hope to the future of vehicular travel. The reason for this is because fuel cell vehicles require hydrogen to work, and only generate drinkable water as waste. Therefore, making it possible to go on long trips without really affecting the atmosphere at all. Of course, this is something that is new and not that popular, but it is catching up in many developed countries around the world.
There we have it. Some of the best sources of alternative energy.
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