There are many renewable resources that can be used for powering our homes. These resources include wood, concentrated solar power and hydroelectricity. Let's take a look at each resource and their potential benefits. Renewable energy can be a great choice because it is abundant and free. Also, it doesn't require any extra equipment. Renewable energy does not produce harmful emissions and it is available for free. These resources are also sustainable for the future.
Biomass
Biomass is a renewable resource which can be used to produce energy, heat, and electricity in many different ways. It can be used for energy, heat and electricity. It can also used to fuel transportation by being processed into products. The energy from biomass is plentiful and renewable. This means it can serve many purposes. Half of all biomass used in America is for energy. Other biomass sources for energy include crops, manure and landfill waste. Biomass also plays a role in the production and distribution of chemicals, transportation fuels and electricity. Every economic sector is helped by biomass fuel. Its main use is by industry, which uses it to make a range of fuels.
Concentrated solar power
Concentrating solar power works by concentrating the sunlight in a narrow area. The sun heats and drives a steam turbine. The heat is stored as liquid, gas, or solid and can be used in the future. This form of energy is also known by the name solar thermal energy. It is a renewable resource that is both plentiful and free. It can be used to heat or generate electricity and it is becoming a popular choice for home and business owners.
Hydroelectricity
This is known as hydroelectricity. The water can be drawn from rivers or streams. This resource can be used to control floods, supply water and even irrigation. Its high efficiency makes this a good resource for powering large urban areas. The technology behind hydroelectric energy generation is very efficient. Some turbines achieve 95% efficiency. Hydroelectricity doesn't come without its challenges. Let's look closer at hydroelectricity in order to better understand its workings.
Wood
Wood is one of the most unique renewable resources. Its enormous variability and complexity is due to the process of evolution. Trees are some of the oldest and largest living creatures on Earth. They would dominate plant life on the planet without humans. Wood buildings are strong and durable. They can also be built without the use of any metal or plastic. Pine, oak, and Teak are the most popular types of wood.
Fish
They are an important part of the ecosystem and are, despite common belief that they aren't renewable. According to scientists, the world's proved oil reserves could supply oil for at most half of the century. But oil is a finite resource. Human reliance on it will not be sustainable over the long-term. Similarly, fish are renewable resources, but they are impacted by overexploitation, and some scientists estimate that in 30 years there may not be any seafood left to eat.