Topic: Our future with renewable energy. - page 4. (Read 921 times)
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.
I think with technology advancements, evolution and worldwide adoptions of renewable energy it could be possible to be a 100% dependent on it. The question is how long can we adopt renewable energy on our daily lives? Isn't it more expensive to maintain than the grid we are using today most especially in third world countries? Is it able to compete with the fossil fuel industry where we are at to this day? Is the source of this renewable energy sustainable to the entire demand of a country? Here in my country, there were foreign companies that introduces this renewable energy in the form of a solar farm, hydro, geothermal and wind energy both local and foreign companies involved and yet we are still using power grid.
Before getting to the question of how long we can apply renewable energy in our daily lives, I think it would be better to review whether we already understand what renewable energy is because basically things like this even though there has been a lot of news about renewable energy but in reality there are still many people who don't even know and don't really understand what renewable energy is.This lack of understanding also makes most people confused so I think even though it will definitely be difficult but at least if the country wants renewable energy to be well adopted then it would be great if in the end there is further information for socialization because most people are still unfamiliar with renewable energy.
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.
There's a lot of arguments to be made here, but there are fathoms:
1. The world has come to realize that limited natural resources are an evil to be avoided. In addition to problems for the economy, it can be an instrument of economic pressure or even terrorism (2022 showed this well).
2. Infrastructure for power generation and delivery is easier than oil/gas pipelines
3. fossil resources are not infinite, and according to many estimates, the reserves for today's consumption will last for 30-50 years. Therefore, there are no options - only transition to alternative variants
In conclusion, it is possible for the world to be 100% dependent on renewable energy.
In my opinion, the world is already 100% dependent on renewable energy; this is why we find developing countries and also developed countries doing their best to increase their production for Renewable energy sources.
Is it costly, yes (not as costly as non renewable energy)
is it the best, yes
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?
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.
i 100% support that renewable energy can be mass adopted throughout the world, but i don't know about others, it takes a hard struggle to direct human habits from using fossil energy to renewable energy.
Everyone needs to go through stages, and nothing can be instant. High costs are attributed to the fact that the supporting infrastructure is still not widespread, and not all repair outlets can handle it. Monopolistic practices by companies still occur during the initial launch of an innovation.i 100% support that renewable energy can be mass adopted throughout the world, but i don't know about others, it takes a hard struggle to direct human habits from using fossil energy to renewable energy.
If the ubiquity of batteries becomes a global reality, competition will intensify, resulting in lower prices. It's akin to wind turbines or solar panels, which are still relatively expensive and not yet more stable than existing power generators.
I believe that the day when non-renewable resources are depleted will usher in a massive energy revolution.
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.
i 100% support that renewable energy can be mass adopted throughout the world, but i don't know about others, it takes a hard struggle to direct human habits from using fossil energy to renewable energy.
i 100% support that renewable energy can be mass adopted throughout the world, but i don't know about others, it takes a hard struggle to direct human habits from using fossil energy to renewable energy.
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