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Types of Renewable Resources Used to Power Our Homes



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Renewable resources come in many forms that can be used as a source of power for our homes. These resources include hydroelectricity, wood, and concentrated solar power. Let's take a look at each resource and their potential benefits. Renewable energy is an excellent choice because it's free, plentiful, and doesn't require any special equipment. Renewable energy does not produce harmful emissions and it is available for free. These resources can be used again in 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 be processed into products and used as fuels for transportation. Because biomass energy is renewable and plentiful, it can be used to power many different purposes. The United States uses half of its biomass for energy. Other biomass sources include landfill waste, manure, and agricultural crops. Biomass also plays a role in the production and distribution of chemicals, transportation fuels and electricity. Each sector of the economy benefits from biomass fuel. Its main use is by industry, which uses it to make a range of fuels.


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Concentrated solar energy

Concentrating solar energy is as easy as it sounds. Simply focus the sun on a limited area and allow it to heat, then drive a steam turbine. The heat is stored as solid, liquid, or gas and can be used later. This energy source is also known to be solar thermal. It is an abundant renewable resource that is also free. It can be used to heat or generate electricity and it is becoming a popular choice for home and business owners.


Hydroelectricity

Hydroelectricity is a term that can be used to describe the power of flowing rivers and streams. This resource can be used to control floods, supply water and even irrigation. This resource is ideal for large-scale power generation in cities due to its high efficiency. The technology behind the hydroelectric power generation process is extremely efficient. Hydroelectric turbines reach 95% efficiency. Hydroelectricity comes with its own set of drawbacks. Let's have a closer look at hydroelectricity to better understand it.

Wood

Wood is unique among the renewable resources. Its extraordinary variability and complexity can be attributed to evolution. Trees are some of the oldest and largest living creatures on Earth. They would be the most dominant plant life in the world without humans. In addition to being strong and durable, wood buildings can be constructed without a single piece of metal or plastic. Pine, oak, and Teak are the most popular types of wood.


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Fish

They are an important part of the ecosystem and are, despite common belief that they aren't renewable. Scientists believe that the world's proven oil reserves can supply enough oil to meet the demand for at least half a century. 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.



 



Types of Renewable Resources Used to Power Our Homes