Clean energy

Clean energy is the energy generated from a renewable resource, which emits little or no pollution. Renewable resources used for the production of clean energy are wind, solar power and methane from biomass.

Solar and wind energy production emit no pollution, while sustainable biomass energy generation produces significantly less pollution than burning fossil fuels.

Studies show that, an average American home pollutes more than an average car by using standard electricity, because much of the US electricity is generated by burning fossil fuels.

Solar energy

Most of the renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Solar energy can be used directly for heating and lighting homes and other buildings, for generating electricity, and for hot water heating, solar cooling, and a variety of commercial and industrial uses.

Wind energy

Wind is caused by differences in pressure due to warming and cooling of air. When a difference in pressure exists, the air is accelerated from higher to lower pressure. The wind energy is captured with wind turbines. Wind energy production does not produce any pollution.

Hydrogen energy

Hydrogen is the abundant element on the Earth, found in organic compounds and water. Hydrogen doesn’t occur naturally as a gas. Once separated from compound form, hydrogen can be burned as a fuel or converted into electricity. Byproduct of hydrogen energy is water. Hydrogen power is 100% pollution-free and 100% renewable.

Geothermal energy

Geothermal power is power extracted from heat stored in the earth. Geothermal energy originates from the original formation of the planet, from radioactive decay of minerals, and from solar energy absorbed at the surface. Geothermal power is cost effective, reliable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly.

Tidal power

The ocean produces mechanical energy from the tides and waves. Tidal power is a new technology and tidal stream generators draw energy from currents in much the same way as wind turbines. Tidal power is 100% pollution free.

Hydropower

Flowing water creates energy that can be captured and turned into electricity. This is called hydroelectric power or hydropower. Prior to the widespread availability of commercial electric power, hydropower was used for irrigation, and operation of various machines, such as watermills, textile machines, sawmills, dock cranes, and domestic lifts. Hydropower is pollution free and renewable.

The rising interest in renewable energy is a hot topic now and it is hopeful that world nations are trying to minimize pollution by increasing clean energy production and its use.