Renewable resources can be used to provide power for our homes in many ways. These resources include wood, concentrated solar power and hydroelectricity. Let's examine the basic characteristics of each resource as well as the potential benefits. Renewable energy is a great choice as it is free, abundant, and doesn’t require any special equipment. Renewable energy produces no harmful omissions and is free. These resources are also sustainable for the future.
Biomass
Biomass is an abundant renewable resource that can be used for many purposes. 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 include landfill waste, manure, and agricultural crops. Biomass is also used for the production of chemicals and transportation fuels. Each economic sector benefits from biomass fuel. Its usage largely goes to industry, which uses it for a variety of fuels.
Concentrated solar power
The principle of concentrating solar power is simple: concentrate the sunlight on a small area, allowing it to heat and drive a steam turbine. The heat is then stored as either liquid, solid, or gas that can be used later. This energy source is also called solar thermal energy. It is a free and abundant renewable resource. It can be used to generate electricity or heat water and is becoming a very popular choice among home and business owners.
Hydroelectricity
This resource, also known as Hydroelectricity, can be obtained from rivers and flowing streams. This resource has many uses, from flooding control to water supply to Irrigation. Because of its efficiency, it is a great resource for powering large cities. The technology behind hydroelectric energy generation is very efficient. Some turbines achieve 95% efficiency. Hydroelectricity comes with its own set of drawbacks. To better understand hydroelectricity, let's take a closer look at how it works.
Wood
Wood is one of the most unique renewable resources. Its enormous variability and complexity is due to the process of evolution. Trees are one the most ancient and largest living beings on the 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. The most commonly used wood types are teak, oak, pine and oak.
Fish
Although it is commonly believed that fish aren't sustainable, they are both a major source of food and an essential part of the ecosystem. Scientists think that the world's oil reserves are sufficient to supply at least half the century's demand. However, oil can be a finite resource so human reliance on this resource is unlikely to last long. 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.