Renewable energy and Fossil fuels,advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy


 Renewable energy is energy from sources that are naturally replenishing but flow-limited; renewable resources are virtually inexhaustible in duration but limited in the amount of energy that is available per unit of time.

Renewable energy sources are energy sources that are always being replenished. They can never be depleted. Some examples of renewable energy sources are solar energy, wind energy, hydropower, geothermal energy, and biomass energy.

The major types or sources of renewable energy are:


  • Solar energy from the sun.
  • Geothermal energy from heat inside the earth.
  • Wind energy.
  • Biomass from plants.
  • Hydropower from flowing water
  • Tidal Power.




What are the uses of renewable energy?

All sources of renewable energy are used to generate electric power. In addition, geothermal steam is used directly for heating and cooking. Biomass and solar sources are also used for space and water heating. Ethanol and biodiesel (and to a lesser extent, gaseous biomethane) are used for transportation.

Fossil Fuels

Fossil energy sources, including oil, coal and natural gas, are non-renewable resources that formed when prehistoric plants and animals died and were gradually buried by layers of rock.

Why is renewable energy important for a sustainable future?
The development and use of renewable energy will improve the energy security, environment, economy, mechanical manufacturing, construction, transportation and industry and also help to create new jobs. Energies of solar, wind and biomass can meet local energy demands and assist to improve the environmental protection

Benefits of Renewable Energy

Environmental and economic benefits of using renewable energy include:
  • Generating energy that produces no greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and reduces some types of air pollution
  • Diversifying energy supply and reducing dependence on imported fuels
  • Creating economic development and jobs in manufacturing, installation, and more

  • Advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy

Bibliography
https://www.energy.gov/science-innovation/energy-sources/fossil
https://news.energysage.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-renewable-energy/
https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/what-is-energy/sources-of-energy.php


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