Renewable Energy
Problems such as the greenhouse gas effect, global warming, depletion of natural resources and limited energy resources are high on the agenda. The energy required to meet today’s needs is mostly derived from fossil fuels. Therefore, carbon emissions in the atmosphere increase as a result of the use of energy obtained from fossil fuels in various activities. The resulting environmental pollution poses an obstacle to leaving a more livable environment to future generations. Therefore, it is of great importance to expand the use of energy from renewable sources on a global scale in order to create a sustainable environment and leave a more livable world for future generations.
What is Renewable Energy?
Renewable energy is defined as energy obtained from solar, wind, hydraulic and geothermal sources instead of limited fossil fuels. Thanks to various technological tools, energy production from unlimited sources such as wind, geothermal and solar stands out as a renewable and sustainable method. Since the Industrial Revolution, energy has been known as a resource needed in different business lines and to sustain vital activities. However, with the modern age, the need for energy is increasing day by day as a result of the advancement of technology, the rise of urbanization and the increase in population.
What are Energy Sources?
It is known that energy production from the Industrial Revolution until the 1970s was mainly provided by fossil fuels. However, as a result of the oil crisis that emerged in the 1970s due to various global policies, an energy problem emerged worldwide. After the 1970s, since different countries did not have fossil fuels as underground mines, they turned to renewable resources to produce energy. As a result, the tendency towards renewable energy has been increasing day by day, gaining momentum from the 1970s until today. Especially in recent years, increasing environmental problems stand out as another factor that increases the tendency towards renewable energy.
Renewable Energy Sources
Renewable energy draws attention as a type of energy obtained from natural and unlimited resources. Energy from 5 different renewable sources can be used for many different purposes, from home heating to industrial production, from car fuel to lighting.
Solar Energy
The sun is among the most utilized resources in renewable energy production. Technologies such as concentrating mirrors, photovoltaic cells and panels, solar collectors are widely used in solar energy production. Thanks to these types of devices, heat and electricity are generated by utilizing the sun. The energy obtained is used instantly or stored in electricity storage batteries. The energy stored through the battery can then be reused when needed.
Wind Energy
Wind is another unlimited, renewable resource used to convert kinetic energy into mechanical and then electrical energy. Tribunes or conversion systems are generally used to generate electricity from wind. With these systems, a significant amount of electrical energy is generated in geographies with high wind power. It is known that wind energy has become widespread quite rapidly among renewable energy types. The main reason for this is that the installation cost of wind energy is quite low. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s ‘Highlights in Renewable Energy’ report, the trend towards wind energy has increased by 71% since 2015. In addition, it is re-emphasized in the same report that the low installation cost makes wind energy widespread day by day.
Hydraulic Energy
Hydraulics is defined as electrical energy obtained by utilizing the kinetic energy in water. Today, the most common example of hydraulic energy is known as dams. The electrical energy generated from the movement of water in dams is used in many areas from residential lighting to industrial production. Hydraulics, which has a high potential in renewable energy production, has made a name for itself with HEPP projects in recent years.
HEPP projects built on rivers with high carrying capacity, especially those flowing in deep valleys, can generate significant amounts of electricity. The most important features of hydroelectric energy systems are their low installation cost, long operating life and high efficiency. Compared to fossil-fueled thermal power plants, hydraulic energy stands out with its more affordable cost as it does not require the use of raw materials. However, it is important to determine the appropriate installation areas for hydroelectric power generation. With hydroelectric power plants installed in the right places, a high level of benefit is achieved and potential problems that may be harmful to the environment and people are prevented.
Geothermal Energy
Geothermal is defined as a type of energy obtained by utilizing the heating properties of the earth. Especially fault lines and volcanic lands stand out with their high geothermal energy potential. In Turkey, the Aegean Region is known for its high geothermal potential. Geothermal energy can be used in different types according to its application. Either electrical energy or direct use energy can be produced from geothermal energy.
Biomass Energy
Biomass is a type of energy obtained by burning organic materials such as wood, bamboo or by transforming the waste of living things. It can be produced by burning organic materials such as wood waste, which traditionally cannot be utilized in any way. It can also be obtained by utilizing energy conversion technologies such as biogas and the wastes discharged from living things.
Advantages of Renewable Energy Use
The use of renewable energy has significant advantages in terms of both environmental and natural resource use. These advantages are as follows;
Obtaining energy from renewable sources prevents the depletion of limited natural resources.
Energy obtained from fossil fuels creates air pollution in different geographical regions. Energy from renewable sources provides a cleaner environment.
Fuel produced with renewable resources is known as clean energy. This type of energy does not cause any carbon emissions.
This energy option provides fuel efficiency without consuming limited natural resources. Renewable Energy Projects Renewable energy projects are gaining importance day by day for a sustainable future.
Largus Capital Partners GmbH supports renewable energy projects with its medium and long-term resources. It takes important steps for the realization of various energy projects for the installation of geothermal, wind, solar, biomass, hydroelectric power plants. It always stands by your side in renewable energy projects by allocating its clients in financial matters. You can contact us to realize your renewable energy projects.