What are green energy sources?
Many families are using their own green energy sources for more energy efficient homes and small businesses.
A green energy source is when power is harnessed from renewable energy resources, such as the sun, wind and water. Another benefit of green energy is their low impact on global warming and pollution from fossil fuels.
The most popular and easily accessible of the green energy sources is the sun. Energy derived from the sun’s energy is called solar energy. Solar is the most popular because it offers many options for use.
It is possible to harness the sun’s energy using solar panels made from photovoltaic cells. These cells convert energy from the sun into electricity you can use in your home, via a converter. You may already know of solar hot water collectors that use the heat of the sun to produce hot water. These solar energy sources are readily available and becoming increasingly popular, as most home-owners can mount them on their roof and benefit from much lower power bills.
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The most efficient of all the green energy sources is wind power. The wind has been used as a power source for water pumps for centuries, but wind power has increased in popularity for domestic electricity supply as our needs have increased. Wind energy is harnessed by building a wind turbine. The blades turn in the wind, which then turn a generator, thus producing electricity. Unlike the sun, which is available almost anywhere, if you are going to utilize the wind as a green energy source, you must live in a very windy area, such as by the sea or in open fields.
Water is also a useful green energy source. Water power is less widely utilised for homes, as not everyone has an available stream to produce electricity. Amish people have used water to power their shops using a conveyer belt systems, so it is possible, but not widely used as yet. As with solar and wind, energy harnessed from moving water is renewable and pollutant-free.
Green energy sources are available to combat global warming, eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels and lower monthly power bills. Investing in green energy sources for your home and business can to the life of the planet, as well as your wallet. Click here to find out how you can replace fossil fuels with green energy sources.
