In theory it can indeed be done. But the transition period from fossil energy to renewable energy is actually a big obstacle.
Apart from the fact that it requires quite high costs in making facilities and such. In fact, the real obstacle is that we ourselves may already be dependent on the use of oil fuel energy.
But if awareness of environmental sustainability is increased, I believe that in the future renewable energy will really be used and become the majority of usage. But building everyone's awareness is the most difficult.
High infrastructure and capital can be overcome. But human awareness to love nature more, I think this is the real obstacle.
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Some countries and regions have already achieved or are close to achieving this goal, such as Iceland, Brazil, New Zealand’s South Island, Denmark’s Samsø island, and Germany’s Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Holstein regions. These examples show that 100% renewable energy is not only feasible but also desirable for a sustainable future.
I don't think these regions depend 100% on renewable energy or are climate-neutral or something. Even if the public/government is using and providing exclusively renewable energy it's not true for private individuals who still drive diesel cars, use natural gas or wood pellets for heating etc. In order to become truly climate-neutral you have to make 100% of population use renewable energy, which is not feasible atm. All in all, this climate/eco/renewable energy situation can be best described with saying "too little too late". We have already passed the point of no return according to ecologists and climate activists and only started doing something to prevent it.
So I read a thread on the forum by Ultegra134 that talked about renewable energy and he asked;
"The big question here is, can the world be 100% dependent on renewable energy sources? How can that be achieved and are they sustainable?"
The thing is, according to several studies and experts, it is possible for the world to be 100% dependent on renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. However, this would require a major transition of the current energy system, which is mostly based on fossil fuels that are non-renewable and contribute to climate change.
Most likely, the question was posed a little incorrectly. Countries are switching to the use of alternative energy sources and this is the call of the time, since the use of traditional oil, coal and gas is very quickly deteriorating the climate on our planet. If earlier people usually dismissed the solution to this problem by saying that it was a problem of the distant future, now everyone already sees the consequences of such neglect. Humanity will definitely switch to other, more environmentally friendly energy sources, and not only those that are currently known. But this is not an addiction. This is the convenience and safety of our society. We can switch to other energy sources at any time, which will be more accessible and cheaper. "The big question here is, can the world be 100% dependent on renewable energy sources? How can that be achieved and are they sustainable?"
The thing is, according to several studies and experts, it is possible for the world to be 100% dependent on renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. However, this would require a major transition of the current energy system, which is mostly based on fossil fuels that are non-renewable and contribute to climate change.
It's very possible for the world to move over to renewable energy. But there is large Market for crude oil already that is controlled by the high and mighty in the society, it has a very enviable profit margin. I feel this high and mighty people will fight the emergency of renewable energy because their source of wealth will be touched.
Secondly, it's too expensive to successfully establish the new structure of renewable energy across board, it can actually be done gradually with time but it will take a lengthy duration.
It’s sad that many things are politicalized in our world today but, some of the hold on renewable energy sources are linked with maintenance and cost of acquisition. These equipments are not readily affordable and if we could take the Tesla motors for an example, you would find out the business Musk is put in when the damages to these cars becomes the cases. It first needs to be affordable for easy adoption.Secondly, it's too expensive to successfully establish the new structure of renewable energy across board, it can actually be done gradually with time but it will take a lengthy duration.
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For me, making renewable energy come into fruition globally, it's something that should be done, because the direct emission of carbon has really affected and caused the depletion of the ozone layer, there has been incessant occurrence of heatwave is increasing by day, disaster like flood and wide fire constantly occurring. But if we begin to make renewable energy come through, some of this disasters will be reduced drastically.
For these, nature will always take its course despite human intervention. No doubt we brought or created situations that heightened the effects from these natural disasters but, finding your nation with certain regions or zones on the lines or longitude and latitude will always drag some of these disasters your way.Good enough since have advanced to a point where we could predict but, it’s just sad that nature takes such toe on some of these nations. Even the Dinosaurs that did no carbon pollution got wiped out by disasters and what have you. Nature will always have its course!
Renewable energy for the world is much more efficient Renewable energy is a way to generate energy from unlimited natural resources. Different sources of fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, mineral oil etc. are easily depleted as they are used up. On the other hand, renewable energy sources such as solar energy, wind energy, hydropower etc. do not get depleted easily with use and are renewable. Hydropower is the largest renewable energy source in the United States, with the total capacity of the Alta wind power plant and electricity in the United States and China. Renewable energy sources currently meet 26% of the world's electricity demand.
Nonrenewable is not as easily exhausted as claimed, as we have been running out of oil since the seventies and despite using more oil than ever we still have a lot of reserves, renewable energy will slow down this process even more allowing us an easier transition between those two sources of energy, however I think the current renewable sources of energy are just a bridge, as once fusion energy is developed and mastered then that technology will become outdated, as fusion energy will not only be completely clean but it will produce way more energy as well.
At the same time, there is another interesting "side effect" of alternative energy promotion. While the world, realizing the limited availability of fossil resources, is developing alternative energy, and some of the leaders of the oil market are themselves investing huge amounts of money in the development of alternative solutions, others are trying in every possible way "from all outlets" to spread the message to the masses that alternative energy is evil, not ecological, harmful, not profitable, fake and in general "Wind turbines shake so much that worms come out of the ground" 
Renewable energy for the world is much more efficient Renewable energy is a way to generate energy from unlimited natural resources. Different sources of fossil fuels such as natural gas, coal, mineral oil etc. are easily depleted as they are used up. On the other hand, renewable energy sources such as solar energy, wind energy, hydropower etc. do not get depleted easily with use and are renewable. Hydropower is the largest renewable energy source in the United States, with the total capacity of the Alta wind power plant and electricity in the United States and China. Renewable energy sources currently meet 26% of the world's electricity demand.
In conclusion, it is possible for the world to be 100% dependent on renewable energy, but it would require a significant transformation of the current energy system and a collective effort from all stakeholders. Some countries and regions have already achieved or are close to achieving this goal, such as Iceland, Brazil, New Zealand’s South Island, Denmark’s Samsø island, and Germany’s Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Holstein regions. These examples show that 100% renewable energy is not only feasible but also desirable for a sustainable future.
Brazil is fully running on renewable energy? I haven't heard about that and it comes as bit of a surprise to me given how large and how many people are living there. Most of the other areas are fairly small with only a small population. In my opinion it really comes down to area where you are living, not everywhere is solar energy efficient, same goes for wind energy. It's much more profitable to build large wind turbines offshore where there is more wind. It's definitely possible to convert the whole world to renewable energies, but it's not going to happen in a few years. It's going to take large amounts of money to invest all around the world and many of the poorer countries won't be able to invest that kind of money. At the moment I don't really see a political solution where the whole world would work together to stop using fossil fuels. It's sad but we probably need more extreme weather before there will be enough pressure for the big countries to react.
when a good idea appears, there are opposing ideas that appear too. Now, just look at the automotive world which is being directed towards using battery energy, but there are still many people who refuse because it is inefficient and also expensive to maintain, the same goes for green energy, since ancient times we already know about solar panels, wind/water mills and geothermal energy, but why are there still many countries that use coal and oil to produce electrical energy? from here we know that the government itself is not making the adoption of renewable energy happen.
As hailed and cherished the ideas to renewable energy sources might be and the destruction fossil fuel might be causing to our environment, it’s important to also note that, more than half of the worlds population live below the average level. Now, the cost of maintenance on renewable energy source equipments becomes unaffordable to them and they are eventually cut loose. This makes the idea of the fossil fuel still of great importance not just for its availability and ease to use but, to the economy as well. It’s an easy to afford and wealth is generated not just from the rich and able in the society but the poor masses as well. The entire population contributes a quota which remains vital to economic stability. So i think the question should be rephrased as, is it possible for the world to fine tune a non renewable energy source cheaply compared to renewable energy?
The world must unite to achieve this, and it cannot succeed if each country continues to operate independently, and this is the same case for companies working in the field as well.
So I read a thread on the forum by Ultegra134 that talked about renewable energy and he asked;
"The big question here is, can the world be 100% dependent on renewable energy sources? How can that be achieved and are they sustainable?"
The thing is, according to several studies and experts, it is possible for the world to be 100% dependent on renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. However, this would require a major transition of the current energy system, which is mostly based on fossil fuels that are non-renewable and contribute to climate change.
Some of the challenges and barriers to achieving this goal are technical, economic, social, and political. For example, renewable energy sources are often variable and intermittent, meaning they depend on natural conditions that are not always predictable or stable. This requires a reliable and flexible grid system that can balance supply and demand, as well as storage technologies that can store excess energy for later use.
Another challenge is the cost of renewable energy technologies and infrastructure, which may be higher than fossil fuels in some cases. However, many studies have shown that the benefits of renewable energy outweigh the costs in the long term, as they reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, health impacts, and dependence on imported fuels. Moreover, renewable energy can create more jobs and stimulate economic growth.
A third challenge is the social and political acceptance of renewable energy, which may face resistance from some groups or individuals who have vested interests in the fossil fuel industry or who are skeptical about climate change. To overcome this barrier, public awareness and education campaigns are needed to inform people about the benefits and feasibility of renewable energy, as well as policies and incentives that support its development and deployment.
In conclusion, it is possible for the world to be 100% dependent on renewable energy, but it would require a significant transformation of the current energy system and a collective effort from all stakeholders. Some countries and regions have already achieved or are close to achieving this goal, such as Iceland, Brazil, New Zealand’s South Island, Denmark’s Samsø island, and Germany’s Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Holstein regions. These examples show that 100% renewable energy is not only feasible but also desirable for a sustainable future.
"The big question here is, can the world be 100% dependent on renewable energy sources? How can that be achieved and are they sustainable?"
The thing is, according to several studies and experts, it is possible for the world to be 100% dependent on renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. However, this would require a major transition of the current energy system, which is mostly based on fossil fuels that are non-renewable and contribute to climate change.
Some of the challenges and barriers to achieving this goal are technical, economic, social, and political. For example, renewable energy sources are often variable and intermittent, meaning they depend on natural conditions that are not always predictable or stable. This requires a reliable and flexible grid system that can balance supply and demand, as well as storage technologies that can store excess energy for later use.
Another challenge is the cost of renewable energy technologies and infrastructure, which may be higher than fossil fuels in some cases. However, many studies have shown that the benefits of renewable energy outweigh the costs in the long term, as they reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, health impacts, and dependence on imported fuels. Moreover, renewable energy can create more jobs and stimulate economic growth.
A third challenge is the social and political acceptance of renewable energy, which may face resistance from some groups or individuals who have vested interests in the fossil fuel industry or who are skeptical about climate change. To overcome this barrier, public awareness and education campaigns are needed to inform people about the benefits and feasibility of renewable energy, as well as policies and incentives that support its development and deployment.
In conclusion, it is possible for the world to be 100% dependent on renewable energy, but it would require a significant transformation of the current energy system and a collective effort from all stakeholders. Some countries and regions have already achieved or are close to achieving this goal, such as Iceland, Brazil, New Zealand’s South Island, Denmark’s Samsø island, and Germany’s Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Holstein regions. These examples show that 100% renewable energy is not only feasible but also desirable for a sustainable future.
It's very possible for the world to move over to renewable energy. But there is large Market for crude oil already that is controlled by the high and mighty in the society, it has a very enviable profit margin. I feel this high and mighty people will fight the emergency of renewable energy because their source of wealth will be touched.
Secondly, it's too expensive to successfully establish the new structure of renewable energy across board, it can actually be done gradually with time but it will take a lengthy duration.
For me, making renewable energy come into fruition globally, it's something that should be done, because the direct emission of carbon has really affected and caused the depletion of the ozone layer, there has been incessant occurrence of heatwave is increasing by day, disaster like flood and wide fire constantly occurring. But if we begin to make renewable energy come through, some of this disasters will be reduced drastically.
It is very ideal to utilize renewable energy because unlike non-renewable energy sources, they have little to no negative impact on our environment. Thus, they are sustainable sources of energy which means they last over time. But realistically speaking, it would be hard and challenging to transition from non-renewable energy to a 100% use of renewable energy because it requires a lot of time and money. Not only that, it would also require to have stringent planning because it does not just involve one sector, but all of us.
But again, this is a major change for us, and I think everyone will not approve because most of the industries are being run by non-renewable energy and it might affect them. So, I think in order for this to be feasible, the first step we must take is to educate people about the use of renewable energy sources and how it can benefit us and our environment.
Plus they are technically unlimited, which is the bigger point. Sure it's important to save the climate and environment, but for some reason some people do not care about that enough. Whereas, if you look at all the other energy sources, they are all limited, you can't have unlimited oil, or gas or coal or whatever, they are all limited. Whereas you can have unlimited amount of wind forever, or sun. Sure there will be a moment in the future when even sun stops burning, but that's not really a simple thing, we just need to accept our faith on it.But again, this is a major change for us, and I think everyone will not approve because most of the industries are being run by non-renewable energy and it might affect them. So, I think in order for this to be feasible, the first step we must take is to educate people about the use of renewable energy sources and how it can benefit us and our environment.
This should be important on so many levels, it's going to be hard but not going to be impossible. Hopefully we could end up with something that is better with this new sources.
It is quite difficult to switch from old energy sources (fossil fuels) to renewable energy sources.
For now, we need to realize that the need for energy is increasing day by day, which you can see for yourself that almost every household item uses electricity, from washing clothes to washing dishes, everything uses a machine. Not to mention the addition of factories or companies that require more energy than that. And currently fossil fuels are the best alternative to answer energy needs, apart from being relatively cheap, fossil fuels also have quite a lot of availability. Even though the effects of these fuels have a very negative impact on environmental sustainability.
So in my opinion, currently most countries will not be able to switch completely from fossil energy sources to renewable energy sources, because this will cost quite a lot of money while most countries are still in the economic recovery stage caused by Covid-19 outbreak.
For now, we need to realize that the need for energy is increasing day by day, which you can see for yourself that almost every household item uses electricity, from washing clothes to washing dishes, everything uses a machine. Not to mention the addition of factories or companies that require more energy than that. And currently fossil fuels are the best alternative to answer energy needs, apart from being relatively cheap, fossil fuels also have quite a lot of availability. Even though the effects of these fuels have a very negative impact on environmental sustainability.
So in my opinion, currently most countries will not be able to switch completely from fossil energy sources to renewable energy sources, because this will cost quite a lot of money while most countries are still in the economic recovery stage caused by Covid-19 outbreak.
Transforming the whole world into renewable energy is very difficult to implement. For this, there will be many changes in our social system and life system which may be difficult to adapt to. There are also many countries whose main trade is fossil fuels, they may not take the matter well. Moreover, it is very complicated to maintain renewable energy. The industry of many countries of the world is immobile without fossil fuels. In renewable energy we will not get the benefits that we are getting now. Converting to 100% renewable energy is time consuming and difficult.
Renewable energy is really good for us and also the environment but the problem with that is the cost of having it. Most of the countries you have mentioned are rich countries so they are able to create structures for having renewable energy because they have that money but for those countries where I belong it is not possible unless the government really pushes this. Even in our country only private individuals have a solar farm and hydro is combined by non-government organizations and with the government as our government is more focused on building our economy and still not thinking of it.
As the population gets higher we will definitely switch to renewable energy as our energy right now is getting lower and lower but in the case of my country they are still not focusing on this but maybe in the future it will be feasible.
I completely agree with you in this. There is no doubt that renewable energy brings a lot of benefits, but the cost of having it makes it hard for developing countries to have access to it. Perhaps one day it will be more accessible and affordable for more countries to switch over to it, but as of now only a few developed ones are on full gear. As the population gets higher we will definitely switch to renewable energy as our energy right now is getting lower and lower but in the case of my country they are still not focusing on this but maybe in the future it will be feasible.
Renewable energy is really good for us and also the environment but the problem with that is the cost of having it. Most of the countries you have mentioned are rich countries so they are able to create structures for having renewable energy because they have that money but for those countries where I belong it is not possible unless the government really pushes this. Even in our country only private individuals have a solar farm and hydro is combined by non-government organizations and with the government as our government is more focused on building our economy and still not thinking of it.
As the population gets higher we will definitely switch to renewable energy as our energy right now is getting lower and lower but in the case of my country they are still not focusing on this but maybe in the future it will be feasible.
I completely agree with you in this. There is no doubt that renewable energy brings a lot of benefits, but the cost of having it makes it hard for developing countries to have access to it. Perhaps one day it will be more accessible and affordable for more countries to switch over to it, but as of now only a few developed ones are on full gear. As the population gets higher we will definitely switch to renewable energy as our energy right now is getting lower and lower but in the case of my country they are still not focusing on this but maybe in the future it will be feasible.
Renewable energy is really good for us and also the environment but the problem with that is the cost of having it. Most of the countries you have mentioned are rich countries so they are able to create structures for having renewable energy because they have that money but for those countries where I belong it is not possible unless the government really pushes this. Even in our country only private individuals have a solar farm and hydro is combined by non-government organizations and with the government as our government is more focused on building our economy and still not thinking of it.
As the population gets higher we will definitely switch to renewable energy as our energy right now is getting lower and lower but in the case of my country they are still not focusing on this but maybe in the future it will be feasible.
As the population gets higher we will definitely switch to renewable energy as our energy right now is getting lower and lower but in the case of my country they are still not focusing on this but maybe in the future it will be feasible.
For now, it's impossible until we find novel solutions we'll need lots of creativity, innovation, and powerful incentives. The transition toward all-renewable energies is a complex problem involving technology economics, and politics.
That is a quote from the TED-Ed YouTube channel that you guys can see here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnvCbquYeIM. You guys should watch.
Last time Im browsing the Internet Oil reserves left is 50 Years and Coal Reserves is 100 Years so yeah we basically need a problem solver as fast as we can.
That is a quote from the TED-Ed YouTube channel that you guys can see here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnvCbquYeIM. You guys should watch.
Last time Im browsing the Internet Oil reserves left is 50 Years and Coal Reserves is 100 Years so yeah we basically need a problem solver as fast as we can.
Alright, it's been a few days, and I hadn't noticed this thread till now. Even though I was receiving Telegram notifications, I thought that someone was gravedigging my old thread. In my opinion, the world cannot rely 100% on renewable resources, at least not yet, and most importantly, they may not be applicable to every location or country. For instance, installing wind farms or solar panels on large hectares of land may also hurt the environment, which, in the long run, is way worse than burning fossil fuels. Norway is a great example of a country that is almost running fully on renewable resources, accounting for 98% of the generation, with hydro being the dominant source at 92%.
Apart from renewable resources, nuclear energy is also a great alternative with minimal repercussions for the environment and huge capabilities. Even though there have been accidents in the past, there have been great advances in technology to prevent similar accidents in the future.
Apart from renewable resources, nuclear energy is also a great alternative with minimal repercussions for the environment and huge capabilities. Even though there have been accidents in the past, there have been great advances in technology to prevent similar accidents in the future.
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I think considering the terrible economy we live in right now for the poor people, we could assume that world would be even more expensive if governments decided to spend more on it.This is precisely the predicament the climate change alarmists insist we all suffer through. We all must pay elevated prices for our energy, and poorer countries who rely on cheap energy to survive must be subsidized by richer countries.
Of course, the argument they make doesn't make any sense.
When they're living in a rich country, it's easy to hold their sanctimony to a higher regard than someone living in Africa who might be using dung as a fuel source for mere survival.
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