James Morrison
Dr. Birdsong
Political Science
10/26/2014
Alternative Energy
Introduction
Renewable energy is also referred to as alternative energy. This is generally, power whose source does not run out. Unlike fossil fuels, it causes no pollution. The energy leaves no residues that would otherwise cause harm. Alternative energy is a common term, used to contrast this form of energy from the traditional sources of energy such as coal power and natural gas as well as oil power. The traditional sources of energy are definitely environmentally unfriendly. Alternative energy has several other names such as clean energy, green energy, or renewable energy. Alternative energy includes geothermal power, biomass, hydropower, solar power, and wind …show more content…
The main solar energy systems include thermal systems and photovoltaics. Photovoltaic systems are those that convert solar-radiation to electricity through various methods, among them silicon panels. Silicon panels produce electric current the moment light shines on them. These are common in rural areas where it is hard to have electricity on a utility line. Solar-thermal systems are used to store heat from the sun. The applicable methods for this purpose include passive systems and active systems, among others.
Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy comes from the heat from the earth. It is sustainable and is clean energy. Resources of this form of energy include shallow ground, hot rock and hot water, beneath the surface of the earth, and the magma found deeper the earth’s surface. Below the earth’s surface where the temperature ranges between 10 and 16 degrees Celsius, geothermal-heat pump can utilize this resource to heat and cool buildings (Grant 54). …show more content…
"The Future of Energy: Alternative." Canadian Business 87.9 (2014): 56-58. Business Source Complete. Web. 25 Oct. 2014.
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Fangman, Michael. We the People: A Doctor 's Handbook for How America 's Citizens Can Save Their Country. Xlibris Corp, 2012. Pp. 10-44. Print.
Grant, Parker. "The Real Reasons for Alternative Energies."Business in Calgary 24.8 (2014): 54-56. Business Source Complete. Web. 25 Oct. 2014.
Sadrul Islam, A. K. M. and M. Ahiduzzaman. "Biomass Energy: Sustainable Solution For Greenhouse Gas Emission." AIP Conference Proceedings 1440.1 (2012): 23-32. Academic Search Premier. Web. 25 Oct.
Dr. Birdsong
Political Science
10/26/2014
Alternative Energy
Introduction
Renewable energy is also referred to as alternative energy. This is generally, power whose source does not run out. Unlike fossil fuels, it causes no pollution. The energy leaves no residues that would otherwise cause harm. Alternative energy is a common term, used to contrast this form of energy from the traditional sources of energy such as coal power and natural gas as well as oil power. The traditional sources of energy are definitely environmentally unfriendly. Alternative energy has several other names such as clean energy, green energy, or renewable energy. Alternative energy includes geothermal power, biomass, hydropower, solar power, and wind …show more content…
The main solar energy systems include thermal systems and photovoltaics. Photovoltaic systems are those that convert solar-radiation to electricity through various methods, among them silicon panels. Silicon panels produce electric current the moment light shines on them. These are common in rural areas where it is hard to have electricity on a utility line. Solar-thermal systems are used to store heat from the sun. The applicable methods for this purpose include passive systems and active systems, among others.
Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy comes from the heat from the earth. It is sustainable and is clean energy. Resources of this form of energy include shallow ground, hot rock and hot water, beneath the surface of the earth, and the magma found deeper the earth’s surface. Below the earth’s surface where the temperature ranges between 10 and 16 degrees Celsius, geothermal-heat pump can utilize this resource to heat and cool buildings (Grant 54). …show more content…
"The Future of Energy: Alternative." Canadian Business 87.9 (2014): 56-58. Business Source Complete. Web. 25 Oct. 2014.
Davies, Andrew. "Pyrolytic Conversion of Biomass Residues to Gaseous Fuels For Electricity Generation." Journal of Energy Resources Technology 136.2 (2014): 1-6. Academic Search Premier. Web. 25 Oct. 2014.
Fangman, Michael. We the People: A Doctor 's Handbook for How America 's Citizens Can Save Their Country. Xlibris Corp, 2012. Pp. 10-44. Print.
Grant, Parker. "The Real Reasons for Alternative Energies."Business in Calgary 24.8 (2014): 54-56. Business Source Complete. Web. 25 Oct. 2014.
Sadrul Islam, A. K. M. and M. Ahiduzzaman. "Biomass Energy: Sustainable Solution For Greenhouse Gas Emission." AIP Conference Proceedings 1440.1 (2012): 23-32. Academic Search Premier. Web. 25 Oct.