Green Energy To Reduce Consumption Of Worlds Limited Resources

Natural resources are used in practically every part of human life. For years, man used these resources without paying attention to the environment. However, with the introduction of the automobile and greater comforts in the home combined with population growth, the demands began to exceed the products that were available. Green energy allows humans to look to renewable resources instead of limited natural resources.

Solar radiation heats planet earth at differencing rates. Land heats at a different rate than water. These differences are responsible for causing winds at the earth's surface. By use of turbines and other devices the power is caught and used to generate electricity that can power homes, industries and businesses without depending on nonrenewable resources.

The sun's radiation can also be collected with both passive and active systems. Even petroleum comes from a stored solar source as plants used the sunlight to produce carbon products that can burn. In homes, passive solar heat may warm a room. Active solar panels may produce electricity that is stored for lighting and other uses. Solar panels convert the sunlight and can be installed on rooftops of businesses or homes.

Water can also power turbines that generate electricity. Although hydroelectric plants have become less popular due to other environmental concerns, wave generation is growing in popularity. The wave's continuous action is converted into electrical power for use in industrial as well as residential settings. Unfortunately, this type of generation does not work everywhere.

Biomass generating involves the use of living or recently living organisms to generate electricity. Wood, waste and other types of organic materials can be used for fuel that can be converted to electricity, diesel, gas and refined propellants. This renewable source remains effective as more crops and trees continue to grow and there will also be waste created by man. In addition, rapidly growing plants such as bamboo or even row crops are used in this manner.

The landfills where waste is disposed can also produce methane gas as the organics decompose and rot. Methane, the primary component of natural gas, is a clean burning fuel that can be created using human and agricultural waste as well as garbage in the dump. The gas is easily converted to heat, can power automobiles and can fuel generating plants to make electricity.

These sources are growing in availability through commercial producers. However, they also can work on an individual basis. Homeowners are choosing to install generators powered by the wind or sun in order to operate off the grid. Vehicles can burn biodiesel in place of gasoline. Electrical producers may allow a consumer to purchase blocks of electricity produced in renewable ways. It is possible for everyone to take part and make a difference through their efforts. These small changes can and do make a difference.

Using green energy is a smart move on the part of humans. It works to ensure future generations will have the same comforts available as those enjoyed today. These supplies mean that the resources are consumed can be replaces using similar or the same resources for generations to come.