{"id":1557,"date":"2022-01-16T12:42:50","date_gmt":"2022-01-16T09:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setighgozarco.com\/?p=1557"},"modified":"2022-01-27T09:58:42","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T06:28:42","slug":"clean-energy-and-its-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/setighgozarco.com\/en\/clean-energy-and-its-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Clean energy and its types"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a renewable energy source?<\/h2>\n

A renewable energy source means energy that is\u00a0sustainable –\u00a0something that can’t run out, or is endless, like the sun. When you hear the term ‘alternative\u00a0energy’ it’s usually referring to renewable energy sources too. It means sources of energy that are alternative to the most commonly used non-sustainable sources – like coal.<\/p>\n

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What is zero-carbon or low-carbon energy?<\/h2>\n

Nuclear-generated electricity isn’t renewable but it’s zero-carbon, which means its generation emits low levels or\u00a0almost no CO2, just like renewable energy sources. Nuclear energy has a stable source, which means it’s not dependent on the weather and will play a big part in getting Britain to net zero status.<\/p>\n

The most popular renewable\u00a0energy sources currently are:<\/h2>\n
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  1. Solar energy<\/li>\n
  2. Wind energy<\/li>\n
  3. Hydro energy<\/li>\n
  4. Tidal energy<\/li>\n
  5. Geothermal energy<\/li>\n
  6. Biomass energy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \nHow these types of renewable energy work<\/h2>\n

    1) Solar energy<\/h3>\n

    Sunlight is one of our planet\u2019s most abundant and freely available energy resources. The amount of solar energy that reaches the earth\u2019s surface in one hour is more than the planet\u2019s total energy requirements for a whole year. Although it sounds like a perfect renewable energy source, the amount of solar energy we can use varies according to the time of day and the season of the year as well as geographical location. In the UK, solar energy is an increasingly popular way to supplement your energy usage. Find out if it\u2019s right for you by reading our guide to solar power.<\/p>\n

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    2) Wind energy<\/h3>\n

    Wind is a plentiful source of clean energy. Wind farms are an increasingly familiar sight in the UK with wind power making an ever-increasing contribution to the National Grid. To harness electricity from wind energy, turbines are used to drive generators which then feed electricity into the National Grid. Although domestic or \u2018off-grid\u2019 generation systems are available, not every property is suitable for a domestic wind turbine. Find out more about wind energy on our\u00a0wind power\u00a0page.<\/p>\n

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    3) Hydro energy<\/h3>\n

    As a renewable energy resource, hydro power is one of the most commercially developed. By building a dam or barrier, a large reservoir can be used to create a controlled flow of water that will drive a turbine, generating electricity. This energy source can often be\u00a0more reliable than solar or wind power (especially if it’s tidal rather than river) and also allows electricity to be stored for use when demand reaches a peak. Like wind energy, in certain situations hydro can\u00a0be\u00a0more viable as a commercial energy source (dependant on type and compared to other sources of energy)\u00a0but depending very much on the type of property, it can be used for domestic, \u2018off-grid\u2019 generation. Find out more by visiting our\u00a0hydro power\u00a0page.<\/p>\n

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    4) Tidal energy<\/h3>\n

    This is another form of hydro energy that uses twice-daily tidal currents to drive turbine generators. Although tidal flow unlike some other hydro energy sources isn\u2019t constant, it is highly predictable and can therefore compensate for the periods when the tide current is low. Find out more by visiting our\u00a0marine energy\u00a0page.<\/p>\n

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    5) Geothermal energy<\/h3>\n

    By harnessing the natural heat below the earth\u2019s surface, geothermal energy can be used to heat homes directly or to generate electricity. Although it harnesses a power directly below our feet, geothermal energy is of negligible importance in the UK compared to countries such as Iceland, where geothermal heat is much more freely available.<\/p>\n

    6) Biomass Energy<\/h3>\n

    This is the conversion of solid fuel made from plant materials into electricity. Although fundamentally, biomass involves burning organic materials to produce electricity,\u00a0and nowadays this is a much cleaner, more energy-efficient process. By converting agricultural, industrial and domestic waste into solid, liquid and gas fuel, biomass generates power at a much lower economic and environmental cost.<\/p>\n

    \nWhat isn\u2019t a renewable energy source?<\/h2>\n

    Fossil fuels are not a renewable source of energy because they are not infinite. Plus, they release carbon dioxide into our atmosphere which contributes to climate change and global warming.<\/p>\n

    Burning wood instead of coal is slightly better but it\u2019s complex. On the one hand, wood is a renewable resource \u2013 provided it comes from sustainably managed forests. Wood pellets and compressed briquettes are made from by-products of the wood processing industry and so arguably it\u2019s recycling waste.<\/p>\n

    Compressed biomass fuels produce more energy than logs too. On the other hand, burning wood (whether it be raw timber or processed waste) releases particles into our atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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    The future of renewable energy<\/h2>\n

    As world population rises, so does the demand for energy in order to power our homes, businesses and communities.\u00a0Innovation and expansion of renewable sources of energy is key to maintaining a sustainable level of energy and protect our planet from climate change.<\/p>\n

    Renewable energy sources make up 26% of the world\u2019s electricity today, but according to the International Energy Agency (IEA) its share is expected to reach 30% by 2024.\u00a0\u201cThis is a pivotal time for renewable energy,\u201d said the IEA\u2019s executive director, Fatih Birol.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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