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RENEWABLE ENERGY
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#1: Renewable energy is a form of clean energy that is provided by natural sources
present in nature.
#2: The main forms of renewable energy are: solar, wind, hydro, biofuel and geothermal
(energy derived from heat generated under the earth’s surface) and these sources are all
continually replenished!
#3: In some countries, renewable energy is cheaper than fossil fuels. Renewable energy
is a much cheaper alternative in some countries because of their ability to harness
sources of energy that are prevalent to their location.
#4: Renewable energy creates three times more jobs than fossil fuels. According to
Clean Technica, “a national study showed that job creation in clean energy outdoes fossil
fuels by a margin of 3-to-1 — every dollar put into clean energy creates three times as
many jobs as putting that same dollar into oil and gas.”
#5: Renewable energy investments are cost effective. The International Renewable
Energy Agency released a new policy brief showing that renewable energy has become
the most cost-effective way to generate electricity for hundreds of millions of people
worldwide who are not on the grid. Read more here.
#6: One wind turbine can produce enough electricity to power up to 300 homes.
#7: If it could be properly harnessed, there’s enough sunlight that falls on the earth in
just one hour to meet the world energy demands for a whole year! Our whole energy
problem would be solved if we could somehow find a way to harness solar energy more
efficiently.
#8: Unlike fossil fuels, renewable sources of energy like hydropower, wind and solar do
not directly emit greenhouse gases. Did you know? Scientists believe that greenhouse
gasses are the culprits behind global warming.
#9: Surveys show the world’s resource base for geothermal energy is larger than the
resource base for coal, oil, gas and uranium combined. Lets use this fact to raise
awareness and action.
#10: Biomass is currently the largest U.S. renewable energy source with more than 200
existing plants providing electricity for 1.5 million American homes.
People are waking up to the fact that our large dependency on fossil fuels is causing
huge problems, and not just because fossil fuels are depleting worldwide, but primarily
because the health of our planet is deteriorating
Is renewable energy the game changer to a world so dependent on fossil fuels? We think
so. Many others also believe that the full-fledged switch to renewable energy is coming
and it’s only a matter of time before the global energy market is dominated by renewable
energy choices. We’re hopeful! Our planet’s future and wellbeing depends on it!
Fact 21: Space missions by various countries use solar energy to power their
spaceships.
Fact 22: Solar energy is very reliable source of energy.
Fact 23: With new advancements in scientific researches, solar energy could be more
affordable in future with decreasing costs and increasing efficiency.
Fact 24: Solar energy could prove to be the major source of renewable energy because
of its massive potential and long-term advantages.
Fact 25: The earth receives about 1,366 watts of direct solar radiation per square
meter.
Fact 26: The largest solar power plant in the world is located in the Mojave Desert in
California, covering 1000 acres.
Fact 27: Solar energy is the preferred mode of creating power where the need is
temporary. For e.g.: temporary fairs, mining sites, Olympics.
Fact 28: Solar energy can also be used to power calculators.
Fact 29: Solar panels are virtually maintenance free since the batteries require no water
or other regular service and will last for years. Once, solar panels are installed, there
are no recurring costs.
Fact 30: Solar power can significantly reduce the electricity bills. Moreover, there are
many tax incentives and rebate programs designed to spur the use of solar, and save
home owners money at the same time.
Fact 31: Solar power is noise pollution free. It has no moving parts, and does not
require any additional fuel, other than sunlight, to produce power.
Fact 32: A home solar panel system consists of several solar panels, an inverter, a
battery, a charge regulator, wiring, and support materials. Sunlight is absorbed by the
solar panels and is converted to electricity by the installed system. The battery stores
electricity that can be used at a later time, like cloudy days or during the evening.
Fact 33: By relying on battery backup, solar energy can even provide electricity 24×7,
even on cloudy days and at night.
Fact 34: Solar Energy is measured in kilowatt-hour. 1 kilowatt = 1000 watts.
Fact 35: Though solar energy is used on a wide scale, it only provides a small fraction
of the world’s energy supply.
Fact 36: Solar energy is used in many applications including Electricity, Evaporation,
Biomass, Heating water and buildings and even for transport.
Fact 37: Large investment is one the primary reason why solar energy is not still not
used by many people all over the world.
Fact 38: Solar energy has been used for over 2700 years. In 700 BC, glass lenses were
used to make fire by magnifying the sun’s rays.
Fact 39: The sun is also the main source of non-renewable fossil fuels (coal, gas and
petroleum) which began life as plants and animals millions of years ago.
Fact 40: Clouds and pollution prevent the sun’s rays from reaching the earth.
Every year the sun beams to the earth energy to sustain global needs of energy for the
entire year. Solar energy is a technology used to convert solar energy into other forms
like electrical energy to meet global requirements. As of now only one tenth of global
energy needs is supplied by solar energy but the potential for the future is mind
boggling.