Six Types of Renewable Energy Sources - What Are They?
The global battle against climate change has encouraged developed countries and developing nations to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The signatories to the Kyoto Protocol to take the world emission reduction activities, one of which is carrying out research and development in renewable energy. Here are six types of renewable energy sources being considered to feed the world in the near future. 1. Hydroelectric Hydropower is the largest source of renewable energy. Generating capacity amounts to 77,000 megawatts. Water from rivers and waterfalls are released through turbines to produce energy. Although non-polluting technology, which may possibly damage the marine fauna, as it can alter water quality. Apart from that, hydropower is also very expensive and is likely to take much time to install. 2. Biomass The International Energy Agency reported that 11% of world's renewable energy derived from biomass. The technology produces ...