Topic: Our future with renewable energy. - page 7. (Read 921 times)

You have answered that query with a full explanation and I really liked that you have spent that much time writing this post. But I think it would be great if you would share your answer (this one) in that thread (the one you mentioned). You can quote it there. Besides that, I can not agree more with the challenges you have aforementioned.

But I would like to mention that, governments and financial systems of each country have different solutions to this challenge (third one). They have created an environment for the whole country that now left citizens no option other than shifting to renewable energy sources. That environment is known as high inflation.

The cost of electricity is so high in our country that, people are now spending funds to buy Solar panels and shifting towards renewable resources. Because that costs less than paying huge electricity bills here.

In short, people if start to buy or move to renewable resources at the individual level then a country might adopt 100% energy from RS.

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.

Renewable energy sources like geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar power run a country's economy by filling its electricity demands. So if the technologically advanced push forward is based on renewable energy fossil fuel exporters and importers will be forced to adapt to this new advancement.

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.