Exploring Different Types of Alternative Energy

Apart from variable power rates to worry about, we have the concept of energy conservation. With climate change, some choose to dive into alternative energy. If this is you, maybe you want to know what your options are. Here are the different types of alternative energy that you may be able to use.

Solar Energy

Solar energy taps into the sun’s power and converts it into electricity or heat. Solar panels soak up the sun’s rays, transforming them into electricity, or heating up water and steam. Solar energy is like the eco-friendly superstar — it’s abundant, accessible, and leaves no nasty greenhouse gasses in its wake. If you’re curious about how your business can use solar, check out our sister company, Smarter Energy Services, which specializes in solar energy.

Wind Energy

Feel the breeze! Wind energy is all about harnessing the power of the wind to generate electricity. Massive windmills catch the wind and convert it into mega-wattage electricity. Wind energy is clean, renewable, and getting more affordable every day.

Hydropower

Water is everywhere, and it’s ripe for energy! Hydropower, or hydroelectric power, uses flowing water to create electricity. The way it works is that first, we build dams to create reservoirs, and then the water gets released through turbines, turning that water power into electrical power. It’s reliable, it’s established, and can light up entire regions. But it’s important to remember that big hydro projects can have environmental and social impacts, so finding the right balance is important.

Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy taps into the Earth’s natural heat. We dig deep into the Earth’s crust, where it’s hot and steamy, and use that heat to generate electricity or for heating and cooling. Geothermal energy is reliable, clean, and usable year-round. However, it’s a little scarce, as not everywhere has the perfect underground conditions to obtain it.

Biomass Energy

Let’s get our green on! Biomass energy is all about using organic materials like crop waste, wood, or special energy crops to create heat or electricity. The biomass is burned or made usable through techniques like gasification or anaerobic digestion, which releases energy-rich gasses. Biomass is renewable, but stay mindful about how we harvest it. We don’t want to cut down all the trees or ruin our food supply, after all.

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