I think that eventually we can switch to fully renewable energy by investing in relevant technologies, including methods of conservation of energy. But in the meantime, some things really depend on the climate and nature of a specific country, and for many it's not possible to fully rely on such sources. So a good alternative is the middle ground of nuclear energy. It's nowhere nearly as harmful as burning coal or gas, it is renewable, but it does have a nuclear waste issue which is, again, something we should work on. Unlike many eco-friendly sources, it's stable and independent of climate and weather conditions.
Generally, I agree with the op that it's a complex choice, but one we need to make because it has clear benefits.
Topic: Our future with renewable energy. - page 6. (Read 1001 times)
Energy that never runs out is commonly known as renewable energy. The use of renewable energy is very low in most countries. People now find it easier to generate electricity using nuclear energy than to generate electricity by harnessing sunlight. Where it is very cost effective to generate electricity through wind power or hydropower, electricity is now being generated through fossil fuels. It is never possible to fully ensure the use of renewable energy in all countries of the world. Every country in the world has built nuclear power plants or fossil fuel plants to generate electricity, they will never take the risk of shutting down those power plants and using renewable energy. Countries that supply energy will also oppose it as they are earning foreign remittances by exporting energy.
maybe until it becomes very obvious that non renewable sources are going to be depleted soon.
That's what I mean – when everyone can no longer extract oil due to its depletion, they won't be able to resist adopting alternative energy sources to power their vehicles and businesses once more. The exhaustion of oil will serve as the primary catalyst for this energy usage transition, which will likely heavily rely on electric energy or whatever it may be.If, indeed, scientists of our era fail to discover a source of energy derived from renewable resources, the myth of the hidden Tesla conspiracy theory could emerge as their ace in the hole. Who knows if that will be the case? Even if it remains just a myth and never materializes, it signifies that we'll be facing a significant challenge in the foreseeable future.
I await the moment when renewable energy is truly realized, as there will be no more fossil fuels left on the face of the Earth. This transition will be a monumental shift, and I believe it has already commenced with the trend of using electricity as the driving force in vehicles. This signifies that fossil fuels and petroleum can indeed be replaced by something inexhaustible.
Electric vehicles is just one small step towards less carbon emissions but we still have a very long way to go. The electricity needed to power EV are mostly generated using fossil fuels and other non renewable sources, so by extension it still causes some level of pollution.As more experiments into radioactive energy and renewable sources continue as they have for several years, it is seemingly almost impossible for the whole world or even a majority of the world to make the switch towards safer sources of environment for the planet, maybe until it becomes very obvious that non renewable sources are going to be depleted soon.
I await the moment when renewable energy is truly realized, as there will be no more fossil fuels left on the face of the Earth. This transition will be a monumental shift, and I believe it has already commenced with the trend of using electricity as the driving force in vehicles. This signifies that fossil fuels and petroleum can indeed be replaced by something inexhaustible.
I myself remain curious about the "Wardenclyffe Tower," which was once a conspiracy theory and purported to be Tesla's tower capable of generating free energy. If this is indeed real, it means we would no longer need to pay utility bills to the government, and with this free energy, at the very least, there would be no more environmental pollution caused by motor engines that rely on oil as fuel.
I am highly optimistic that this will genuinely occur one day, and hopefully, there won't be any monopolies when it is introduced on an international scale.
I myself remain curious about the "Wardenclyffe Tower," which was once a conspiracy theory and purported to be Tesla's tower capable of generating free energy. If this is indeed real, it means we would no longer need to pay utility bills to the government, and with this free energy, at the very least, there would be no more environmental pollution caused by motor engines that rely on oil as fuel.
I am highly optimistic that this will genuinely occur one day, and hopefully, there won't be any monopolies when it is introduced on an international scale.
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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.
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.
with the increasing effect of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere, making global warming increasingly uncontrollable, renewable energy is something that the earth really needs right now, but it is not easy to realize a world that uses 100% renewable energy, there are many factors that influence it; like politics, just imagine if the use of oil or coal is stopped then oil or coal entrepreneurs will no longer be able to make a profit, so they are as many as possible lobbying leaders in developing countries to continue to depend on oil and coal, Pollution in several big cities is also quite worrying. As recently happened in Jakarta, so far no one cares about the air in Jakarta, the residents are only busy with their own interests and the government doesn't care about that even though the carbon gas created by the daily activities of Jakarta residents is quite worrying.
In principle, you're right. Renewable energy - despite its vigorous promotion - is unlikely to beat conventional means of generating energy. The market monopolists simply won't let it happen. Yes, some part of the market is quite possible, but not the whole energy market
Your perspective is certainly valid, when we take into account the significant impact of vested interests on government policies, However, when we broaden our perspective to encompass the challenges of global warning, climate change, rising cost of energy worldwide and growing public support for environmental protection, there is a reason for optimism. Clearly, it becomes evident that renewable energy has the potential to eventually surpass conventual means of energy generation, particularly those reliant on fossil fuels, which are most harmful to the environment.
Renewable energy development is capital intensive and demands groundbreaking effort to actualize it' and only well advanced nations are capable of achieving the feat and sustaining it . If we're looking at hydropower and geothermal energy only a very few countries can afford it's development.
Even as that those other sources of renewable energy preferably wind, solar that are regarded as the most cost-effective energy yet there are some countries that can't afford developing it, particularly those countries of the south pole that are battling to maintain non-renewable energy
Even as that those other sources of renewable energy preferably wind, solar that are regarded as the most cost-effective energy yet there are some countries that can't afford developing it, particularly those countries of the south pole that are battling to maintain non-renewable energy
its always the capital needed that become the main thing that keeps renewable energy from massively implemented.
we've seen the bad effects of coal energy although its relatively cheap to generate energy its non renewable energy and it also causes natural damage.
right now the most prominent renewable energy that i've seen gaining massive attention is solar panel, but it simply costs too much for it to be widely adopted by the masses.
therefore I think government somehow needs to give subsidies towards any form of renewable energy infrastructure that the people can get.
we've seen the bad effects of coal energy although its relatively cheap to generate energy its non renewable energy and it also causes natural damage.
right now the most prominent renewable energy that i've seen gaining massive attention is solar panel, but it simply costs too much for it to be widely adopted by the masses.
therefore I think government somehow needs to give subsidies towards any form of renewable energy infrastructure that the people can get.
The narrative that switching to renewable energies is going to be a very expensive ordeal is nothing but propaganda spread by fossil fuel companies to discourage people and countries from ever looking at renewable resources as a good alternative or replacement. Studies have been made in the past that specifically states no jobs nor careers will be displaced from the switch to renewable resources, and of course, while the switch will cost large amounts of money, they are sustainable enough that in a few span of years they could easily pay off themselves from the profits that this will yield, all of this with the added benefit of not destroying the environment at the same damn time.
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?"
Renewable energy source are indeed sustainable, and those can only be achieved with the help of the government in power, since they are a bit expensive but durable, so as to help make life better for the common man in the society. Because just as we have the likes of Solar light (i.e whereby it uses Sunlight to generate electricity) and Solar cars (which also uses Sunlight to enable movement from one place to another), if those can be reproduced in large quantities, you will notices that such will make life easier for the common man in the society. "The big question here is, can the world be 100% dependent on renewable energy sources? How can that be achieved and are they sustainable?"
This can be possible in limited countries, throughout the world it is really impossible. Different countries have got different weather conditions and we can't expect nature to favour us all the time. With the advanced technology it is possible to keep track of things, however on need we might not be able to get the required energy. Every form of energy can't be effective all the time. More countries rely on oil for their economy, and for those countries renewable energy seems to be an expensive way than using oil source for their needs. Future will be on renewable energy, but it doesn't assure with complete replacement.
It is such a sad fact to know that the world would be a better place all around about everything if we just focused on renewable energy, and yet we are not. This isn't just about clean air or better climate or anything like that, that is the part which would be the most important regarding this and we should be able to focus on that as much as we possibly could. However, the fact that governments are giving subsidies that are multiple times more to oil and gas companies than they do to renewable energy when you calculate the history of it, you will realize that if we could do that, there would be thousands of jobs, tens of thousands of jobs, hell maybe even hundreds of thousands of jobs if we do it big enough. That alone is also good and not related to environment, but aside from that we would have income, which means not only all those thousands of people would earn, but the owners of those places would earn significantly as well, and could sell it to overseas, or at least nation could stop buying from overseas and spend within. Its just all around much better idea when you look at it.
When renewable energy would have gained massive adoption, would be when it can power mining farms comfortably and sustainably.
Well, that's if the conventional means of generating electricity like coal, fossil energy, fail to live up to their functions or deliver efficiently and they keep being more expensive to afford following the worsening economy.
I have been thinking of investment in renewable energy large scale since I saw a video on social media about how salt water was used to make lanterns glow. If more renewable energy is developed by adapting the designs to fit the environmental resources, in no time, renewable energy will have become more than adopted in many homes, offices and industries. It has a promising future I must conclude.
Well, that's if the conventional means of generating electricity like coal, fossil energy, fail to live up to their functions or deliver efficiently and they keep being more expensive to afford following the worsening economy.
I have been thinking of investment in renewable energy large scale since I saw a video on social media about how salt water was used to make lanterns glow. If more renewable energy is developed by adapting the designs to fit the environmental resources, in no time, renewable energy will have become more than adopted in many homes, offices and industries. It has a promising future I must conclude.
So many things are to be done if they are going in this direction. Flying a plane is next to impossible if they are to use renewable energy.
African countries are just starting their industrialization. Are the nations that once polluted this world going to stop them from industrializing their country and manufacturing things they need? They are the ones who are rich in crude oil. With so much oil to use, they can go to war with just it.
This is where Energy means Power. A country with no source of Energy will be colonized and will soon be the next slaves in the next 100 years.
African countries are just starting their industrialization. Are the nations that once polluted this world going to stop them from industrializing their country and manufacturing things they need? They are the ones who are rich in crude oil. With so much oil to use, they can go to war with just it.
This is where Energy means Power. A country with no source of Energy will be colonized and will soon be the next slaves in the next 100 years.
In principle, you're right. Renewable energy - despite its vigorous promotion - is unlikely to beat conventional means of generating energy. The market monopolists simply won't let it happen. Yes, some part of the market is quite possible, but not the whole energy market
However, it is still best to try tapping the renewable energy market as you will have a very good alternative if we run out of fossil fuels or other nonrenewable energies.
This will give an edge for the government which will explore their other energy opportunities.
This type of energy may not cover the need of their overall consumption but definitely, it will have an impact in their economy if developed continuously.
And also, their people may get inspired of supporting the program by installing their own solar panels or wind turbines or other possible renewable energy source which is readily available in their area.
It'll be difficult for everyone to move fully into renewable energy, as the means of getting these energy resources isn't cheap. A lot of people living off grid use renewable energy, yet not all can afford its maintenance. Let's take solar for instance, most times the battery get weak, even after charging for a long time. The inverter still need electric energy to be charged completely, which can enable it to power big house facilities like fridge, Tv etc. Electricity bill is expensive, but it remains the best form of energy. Renewable energy is fine, but the question of 100% usage isn't guaranteed. Hence, if the government sponsor such things for her citizens it'll be another form of tax and bills, which is not encouraged. Renewable energy, with its disadvantages, is best sponsored individually. I've seen lots of solar powered house owners complaining about panels malfunctioning or having to add more panels often times to power more facilities. The advantage is great, at least constant electricity, in our homes and no need for fuel to power anything. In countries, where the sun intensity is high, solar energy can solve great problems for users. I'm only concerned about the maintenance aspect of it, thereby requiring extra funding from the users.
Transforming the whole world into renewable energy will require massive groundwork and cooperation between various sectors of our society. This looks impossible to me because there are many countries whose economies are run by industries that require fossil fuels. Also, countries like Australia and Saudi Arabia will not like this idea because they earn lots of money by selling fossil fuels. It is not entirely impossible, and countries like Iceland, Brazil, Germany, and New Zealand are examples.
These countries do not rely entirely on clean energies only, and the reason is mainly technical, because the cost of establishing stations to generate these clean energies will far exceed the cost of using fossil energy. Also, the important point is that these countries have an important part of their economic fabric that depends on companies operating in the field of fossil energy, and it would not be in the interest of those countries to stop the activity of those companies or limit it in any way.It is not an impossible task for the world to succeed by relying only on clean energies, but the main problem today is disengaging from the current system.
Thats why i have said there will be a lot of ground work and cooperation between various parties.
It is a brutal global system that encourages thinking and acting individually, and therefore, partnership between various global parties to make the planet clean and dependent on green energy is just illusions, and there are no indications that this may change soon.
So many things are to be done if they are going in this direction. Flying a plane is next to impossible if they are to use renewable energy.
African countries are just starting their industrialization. Are the nations that once polluted this world going to stop them from industrializing their country and manufacturing things they need? They are the ones who are rich in crude oil. With so much oil to use, they can go to war with just it.
This is where Energy means Power. A country with no source of Energy will be colonized and will soon be the next slaves in the next 100 years.
In principle, you're right. Renewable energy - despite its vigorous promotion - is unlikely to beat conventional means of generating energy. The market monopolists simply won't let it happen. Yes, some part of the market is quite possible, but not the whole energy market
So many things are to be done if they are going in this direction. Flying a plane is next to impossible if they are to use renewable energy.
African countries are just starting their industrialization. Are the nations that once polluted this world going to stop them from industrializing their country and manufacturing things they need? They are the ones who are rich in crude oil. With so much oil to use, they can go to war with just it.
This is where Energy means Power. A country with no source of Energy will be colonized and will soon be the next slaves in the next 100 years.
Let's be very honest it would take so long for the world to run on renewable source of energy. Renewable source of energy does not come cheap and also it's not as abundant in nature like our regular source of energy, yes we would have mega cites in developed countries leading the way in renewable source of energy in the coming years but there are countries still developing that doesn't have the capacity to run on renewable source of energy and that's not to even bring sustaining it into the context.
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