Alternative energy

Alternative Energy: The Power of Nature From the moment the average person wakes up in the morning, to the time they go to bed they have used some type of energy all day. People around the world drive their cars to work and while there, use more energy by simply turning on the lights to see or using the heat to stay warm. However, what they do not think about is how much energy it took to produce the light they just switched on, as well as the effects of producing that energy. Whether it be…

Energy is an essential resource in everyday life. Our world revolves around energy and without it we wouldn’t be able to live. Our main source of energy is indeed fossil fuels but slowly they are becoming more and more limited. With fossil fuels once they are gone and used, they are gone forever. We burn these fossil fuels to receive fuel for planes, cars and powers electricity plants supporting large industries. Fossil fuel comes from decayed plants and animals. Although there are many…

another topic mentioned: alternative energy resources. Alternative energy resources are defined as, “current technologies that have comparable or better performance, but do not emit carbon dioxide (Alternative Energy 2015).” Due to the harmful nature of the overuse of fossil fuels, scientists hope to replace them with four alternative energy resources. The four alternative energy resources are solar power, nuclear power, wind power, and hydroelectric power. Solar energy is derived from the sun.…

fossil fuel will be running out in the next century. Therefore, before its exhaustion, it is necessary to develop an alternative energy. Among all renewable energies, we will discuss the pros and cons of nuclear energy, solar energy and wind energy. To begin with, nuclear energy has several major advantages. Not only a large amount of energy can be produced with only a tiny amount of energy input to the power generator, but the maintenance cost is low also. Moreover, unlike fossil fuel, it will…

Nuclear energy is produced by nuclear fusion which consists of splitting an atom in two, which creates a mass that then turns into a large sum of energy. The reaction is controlled and the energy is harnessed. In the United States alone, there are around 61 nuclear power plants, and in total they produce 20% of our electricity. There have been numerous of points about nuclear energy that have been weighed and discussed over the years. Whether or not nuclear power plants are indeed safe, the…

therefore, many people believe America should switch to solar energy, wind power, or hydroelectric energy. There are disadvantages to switching entirely over to alternative energy such as harm to wildlife, both in the air and on the ground. Also, some health issues have been linked to using alternative energy. At this point, America should not make plans to switch entirely over to alternative energy. One may believe that solar energy would be a great power source, but it is not efficient enough…

I am advocate for the environment, and I believe that in order to sustain the immense population, the world must turn to alternative energy sources. I have always been interested in science and engineering, because they are the foundation to societal advancement. It is the future generation's responsibility to make a change and more towards a sustainable future, and I want to be a part of that change. I want to use my knowledge of physics and engineering to create something that pushes the…

Reducing the coal consumption for the energy plants in favor of alternative renewable energy would decrease the harmful effects of the energy producing material. Emissions from coal burning power plants which provides energy for millions, but also assists the global warming problem this itself is enough to look for other alternatives energy. Water uses and pollution provides another negative outcome of the coal mining industry, which uses excess of water to in the production process. Through the…

Siemens diversified efforts in alternative energy starting in the mid 1980s. Alternative-energy generation technologies remain a major priority within Siemens, with a primary emphasis on wind and solar application. However, Siemens has grown to become the second largest employer in Germany with 427,000 employees worldwide in 2009. The three main sectors are industry, energy, and health care. These three main sectors were divided into 15 divisions. These three main sectors together comprise…

tour guide was very well informed about the types of energy that can be sourced from this wonderful phenomenon. This struck me as the most fascinating aspect of all our previous tours. I remember thinking, “We can obtain energy from this and convert it to electricity?” As I grew up, my knowledge grew about the negative impact on the environment from the use of fossil fuels. These adverse effects have boosted the need to find alternative energy sources worldwide. This scramble to “save” the…