We defined green energy as anything generated from natural resources such as natural sunlight, also wind, and/or water. Often it may come from renewable energy sources! Green energy may also come from renewable energy technologies, such as solar energy, wind power, geothermal energy, biomass, and hydroelectric power.
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Also, in order to be green energy can not create any form of pollution, as found in fossil fuels.
This also means all sources used for renewable energy are not always green. For example, a power generation that burns organic material from a sustainable forest may be renewable but is not green.
Because of the CO2 burning process, and what it puts into the atmosphere!
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Green energy sources are usually naturally replenished, as opposed to fossil fuels like natural gas or charcoal, which can take millions of years to develop. Green sources often avoid mining or drilling operations that can damage the eco-systems.
THE SIX FORMS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1) SOLAR POWER- Usually produced using photovoltaic cells that capture sunlight and turn it into electricity. Also, to heat buildings, make hot water, and to cook and for lighting. Could also generate enough electricity to power entire neighborhoods.
2) WINDPOWER- Suited usually to offshore and higher altitude sites, as the airflow pushes the turbine to spin round and round. The immediate action causes them to generate electricity!
3) HYDROPOWER- Known as hydroelectric power, this type of green energy uses the flow of water through rivers, streams, dams, or elsewhere to produce the needed electricity. Water can also be used on a smaller scale through pipes. The water flow often comes from water evaporation, rainfall, or the tides in the ocean.
4) GEOTHERMAL ENERGY- This type of is stored just under the earth's crust. While it requires drilling, it often calls the environmental impact into question. Often used for steam to turn the turbines to create electricity, some nations such as Iceland have easy access to geothermal resources. In order to be fully considered truly green, the drilling process needs to be monitored closely.
5) BIOMASS- In order to be green, this process also needs to be managed closely. Biomass power plants use wood waste, sawdust, and organic combustible waste to create energy. While this method releases greenhouse gases, the emissions are still lower than petroleum-based fuels.
6) BIOFUELS- Rather than the above, these organic materials can be transformed into fuel such as ethanol and bio-diesel.
Green energy plays an important role in protecting the environment as it replaces the negative effects of fossil fuels with more environmentally friendly alternatives. Other benefits also include job creation in many green energy sectors. Green energy also represents low-cost energy solutions for many countries around the globe. Green energy will be in every part of our lives in the time to come!
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