Most people agree that greenhouse gas emissions need to be
curbed. The gases which are to blame globally are carbon dioxide,
methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases. Carbon dioxide is the
biggest offender and this is mainly due to the reliance that we have
today on fossil fuels for our energy. Burning fossil fuels such as coal,
oil and gas releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere at a rate which
is not sustainable as it has been shown to contribute significantly to
global warming.
Governments around the world have been tasked with setting limits on greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the proportion of energy coming from renewable technologies. Renewable technologies will provide cleaner sustainable energy for the future. Here are the top 4 renewable technologies in use now and for the future:
1. Solar Power. The most sustainable resource there is. Harnessing the power of the sun is one of the most popular renewable strategies. Solar photovoltaic panels and solar thermal panels capture the sun's rays and convert them into energy in form of electricity or energy to heat water. Countries around the world are slowly converting to solar power and governments are offering financial benefits to business and homeowners as incentives. Solar panels are becoming more accessible as cheaper and more efficient panels are being developed.
2. Biomass. This renewable energy technology is generating heat energy by burning wood, energy crops, industrial waste and food waste. There is an argument that burning of this organic matter will also lead to carbon dioxide emissions. However, the size and scale of the emission should not be more than what was taken in by the plants during their growth. Therefore equilibrium is maintained as long as new crops and trees are continually planted. This is what is called the Carbon Cycle.
3. Heat Pumps. These essentially extract the heat from the air or ground and this energy is used to heat water for heating. There is a cost in that the pumps need to use electricity to operate, but the amount of electricity required is lower than what is used to heat a home using electricity alone.
4. Wind Power. There has been a growth in offshore and onshore wind farms. Wind power is a clean sustainable energy source. Small scale wind turbines are suitable for homes and can generate enough electricity to power a home and all the domestic appliances within.
Installing renewable technologies to your home or business will cost money. The outlay can put some people off and there are some maintenance checks which are required. However, the savings to energy bills can be quite significant. Not only that, but the savings in greenhouse gas emissions is also worth considering.
Governments around the world have been tasked with setting limits on greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the proportion of energy coming from renewable technologies. Renewable technologies will provide cleaner sustainable energy for the future. Here are the top 4 renewable technologies in use now and for the future:
1. Solar Power. The most sustainable resource there is. Harnessing the power of the sun is one of the most popular renewable strategies. Solar photovoltaic panels and solar thermal panels capture the sun's rays and convert them into energy in form of electricity or energy to heat water. Countries around the world are slowly converting to solar power and governments are offering financial benefits to business and homeowners as incentives. Solar panels are becoming more accessible as cheaper and more efficient panels are being developed.
2. Biomass. This renewable energy technology is generating heat energy by burning wood, energy crops, industrial waste and food waste. There is an argument that burning of this organic matter will also lead to carbon dioxide emissions. However, the size and scale of the emission should not be more than what was taken in by the plants during their growth. Therefore equilibrium is maintained as long as new crops and trees are continually planted. This is what is called the Carbon Cycle.
3. Heat Pumps. These essentially extract the heat from the air or ground and this energy is used to heat water for heating. There is a cost in that the pumps need to use electricity to operate, but the amount of electricity required is lower than what is used to heat a home using electricity alone.
4. Wind Power. There has been a growth in offshore and onshore wind farms. Wind power is a clean sustainable energy source. Small scale wind turbines are suitable for homes and can generate enough electricity to power a home and all the domestic appliances within.
Installing renewable technologies to your home or business will cost money. The outlay can put some people off and there are some maintenance checks which are required. However, the savings to energy bills can be quite significant. Not only that, but the savings in greenhouse gas emissions is also worth considering.
Greenpower Technology
is a renewable energy company based in Edinburgh, Scotland. We provide
advice and installation for all renewable technologies. We are
passionate about the environment and sustainable energy, particularly biomass and solar.
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