ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

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ENERGY

Ability to do work
Different forms of energy-heat, light, mechanical, electrical, chemical

etc Sun is the primary source of energy Renewable source- an energy source that can be recharged in a short period of time. Non renewable source- an energy source that we are using up and cannot recreate in a short period of time.

GROWING ENERGY NEEDS

There has been an increase in demand for energy due to industrial

development and population growth. Due to the problems associated with the use of fossil fuels, alternative sources of energy have become important and relevant in todays world. These sources, such as the sun and wind, can never be exhausted and are therefore called renewable or non-conventional sources of energy.

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES

Solar
Wind

Hydropower
Tidal Power

Biomass
Geothermal

SOLAR POWER

Solar energy is

probably the most common form of alternative powers for everyday people.

TYPES OF SOLAR POWER

Active

Passive

ACTIVE SOLAR POWER

Energy from sun is stored in a

thermal mass.
When needed, heat from

thermal mass is then pumped throughout structure.

The cell used is photovoltaic

cell.

LARGE-SCALE SOLAR ELECTRIC SITE

LARGE-SCALE SOLAR ELECTRIC SITE

These facilities use solar power to heat water to form steam. The

steam goes to generate electricity just as in fossil fuel or nuclear electric plants.
No release of air pollutants. No electricity generated at night. They do work on cloudy days.

PASSIVE SOLAR POWER

Works on the principle that hot

air rises and cool air sinks (convection)

Solar energy heats air and it

moves through convection through the structure or to thermal mass.

SOLAR POWER

Benefits

Abundant No greenhouse gases, few other pollutants Simple, minimal repair needed Cheap over the long term

WIND POWER

Can be used for

mechanical tasks, e.g. pumping water.

Can be used for

generation of electricity for direct use or storage in batteries.

MECHANICAL POWER WINDMILLS

High torque, low-speed to

pump water, grind grain, saw wood

ELECTRICAL POWER WINDMILLS

High speed, low torque

machines.
Will turn themselves off if

wind speed exceeds their limits.

EFFECTS OF WINDPOWER

Positive
No greenhouse gases Few other pollutants Cheap

Negative
Some noise pollution Metal blades interfere with TV

& radio reception

Aesthetic pollution Abundant Simple

HYDRO POWER

Electric

Mechanical

Hydropower uses the motion of waves to create. energy

POSITIVE EFFECTS OF HYDROPOWER

Can generate electricity

Can do mechanical work, e.g. grind grain

No greenhouse gases
Initial construction provides jobs

NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF HYDROPOWER

Flooding the land Displacement of local inhabitants Local climatic changes Loss of species (aquatic & terrestrial)

Loss of normal nutrient flow down river

Changes temperature of water, too

BIOMASS ENERGY

It uses plant and animal material to create energy. Wood is the largest source of biomass energy.

BIOMASS: MERITS AND DEMERITS

Burning biomass gets rid of

Burning biomass releases CO2

solid waste
Creates energy

and other gases associated with combustion

Creates solid waste from ash

CONCLUSION

Industry and transport are the main growing users of energy in India.
It is easy to waste energy but cheaper to save it than generate it. We

can conserve energy by preventing or reducing energy waste and by using resources more efficiently.
A shift to alternate energy use and renewable energy sources would

bring about environmentally- friendly and sustainable lifestyles.

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