Many people say that Renewable, and Alternative energies are going to be the only viable options for energy in the future. Others believe that these new types of fuels will only harm the planet more. This research paper will cover topics such as: what are the different types of Alternative/Renewable energy? What are the pros and cons of the different types of Alternative energy? Is it a long term solution?
Geothermal, Hydroelectricity, Solar power, and Wind power are some of the more common types of Alternative energy, but there are many other new ideas. Like using chocolate to make biodiesel, utilizing heavy oil, burning sawdust from mills, collecting methane produced as the waste product of bacteria, and dead cats for fuel.
Geothermal energy …show more content…
It can be as small as just one house. Such as building homes underground to “reduce heating and cooling costs”. It has also been used on a very large scale: “Direct-use of geothermal has gained much more traction in China. One of its biggest success stories is the city of Xianyang in Shaanxi province, known as China’s “Geothermal Energy City”. Xianyang began development its hot water resources with temperatures ranging from 55-120 degrees Celsius in the 1990’s, and now has 30 wells used for heating, hot water, and other recreational activities. Geothermal has so far offset nearly 150000 tons of CO2 emissions …show more content…
“With solar power, a 1.5 kilowatt PU system can keep more than 110,000 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. It will also prevent the need to burn 60,000 pounds of coal.” Apart from the companies that sell solar panels for suburban houses. There are some projects that are on a much larger scale. Such as an idea to put satellites in the atmosphere that will gather solar power and send them down to earth. They could gather sunlight 24 hours a day, and would be able in theory to send electricity directly to devices that use
Geothermal, Hydroelectricity, Solar power, and Wind power are some of the more common types of Alternative energy, but there are many other new ideas. Like using chocolate to make biodiesel, utilizing heavy oil, burning sawdust from mills, collecting methane produced as the waste product of bacteria, and dead cats for fuel.
Geothermal energy …show more content…
It can be as small as just one house. Such as building homes underground to “reduce heating and cooling costs”. It has also been used on a very large scale: “Direct-use of geothermal has gained much more traction in China. One of its biggest success stories is the city of Xianyang in Shaanxi province, known as China’s “Geothermal Energy City”. Xianyang began development its hot water resources with temperatures ranging from 55-120 degrees Celsius in the 1990’s, and now has 30 wells used for heating, hot water, and other recreational activities. Geothermal has so far offset nearly 150000 tons of CO2 emissions …show more content…
“With solar power, a 1.5 kilowatt PU system can keep more than 110,000 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. It will also prevent the need to burn 60,000 pounds of coal.” Apart from the companies that sell solar panels for suburban houses. There are some projects that are on a much larger scale. Such as an idea to put satellites in the atmosphere that will gather solar power and send them down to earth. They could gather sunlight 24 hours a day, and would be able in theory to send electricity directly to devices that use