RENEWABLE ENERGY ADVANTAGE

 Renewable energy comes from sources that will not deplete such as solar power and wind power. Geothermal power, hydropower, biomass, and tidal power are additional forms of renewable energy that produce power for our planet right now. The primary advantage of renewable energy is that fewer potentially harmful emissions are released into the atmosphere. Even clean-burning natural gas is at a disadvantage to what renewable energy sources can provide.

Renewable energy is safe, abundant, and clean to use when compared to fossil fuels. Enough sunlight comes down on our planet every day that if we could harvest it with solar panels and other forms of collection, we could power everything for an entire year. Because wind is created by the warmth of the sun, it is also virtually limitless. Fossil fuels, in theory, are a finite resource because of how they are created.

Renewable energy provides the foundation for energy independence. Many nations rely on fossil fuels for their society to function under the “modern” definition. These fuels come from a handful of countries that work to control pricing and availability. By developing renewable energy resources, countries can work toward energy independence with a diversified portfolio of energy to access.

Renewable energy is stable. When renewables are creating energy, the power produced is stable and usable, just like any other form of “traditional” power. It is a dependable resource when an infrastructure is available to support it.

Benefits of Renewable Energy

The advantages of renewable energy are numerous and affect the economy, environment, national security, and human health. Here are some of the benefits of using renewable energy in the country:

Enhanced reliability, security, and resilience of the nation’s power grid

Job creation throughout renewable energy industries 

Reduced carbon emissions and air pollution from energy production

Increased global energy independence

Increased affordability, as many types of renewable energy are cost-competitive with traditional energy sources

Expanded clean energy access for non-grid-connected or remote, coastal, or islanded communities.

One of the greatest energy source that is yet to be tapped into is gravity, the energy that of free fall that prevents objects on earth from freely flowing into space. Thats a lot of energy that needs to be tapped into in the coming years.

Sources:

Vittana.org, epa.gov, energy.gov.