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Types Of Alternative Energy We Can Use

We are currently experiencing an energy crisis
and we need to look for alternative energy
sources. We need to do more research and
development in this area. We need to expand
our horizons beyond the fossil fuels and are old
ways of being dependent on foreign countries
for oil.

There are certainly a wide variety of alternatives
to these energy sources. Experts believe that
the situation is going to get much worse, rather
than better so alternative resources for energy
need to be explored and put into action as soon
as possible.

Wind power can be considered a viable altern-
ative. The use of wind turbines can be developed
to progressively use energy efficiently and it is
less costly. There are wind farms that are being developed across the world and they are designed
to be strategically placed so that they are not damaging the environment particularly birds.

Another viable energy resource is the one that you may not have heard of or considered: solar
energy. Solar cells are manufactured which gather and harness the energy given off by the sun and
then transmits it into electricity or, into hot water. It is an environmentally friendly resource and does
not pollute the atmosphere.

You have probably never heard of ocean wave energy, have you? Experts believe this source of
power may have tremendous benefit for the future. Experts believe it has enormous generating
potential. France, Ireland and Scotland have successfully been using generators as a source of
power for years.

Hydroelectric power can be set up as a powerful generator of electricity and it runs cleanly so there is
no potential damage to the environment. However, there are limitations because a large dam cannot
be set up anywhere. Small electric generators that are localized have been set up in recently for this
reason.

Geothermal energy is another abundant resource. It actually is just below the surface. This type of
energy is produced by heating water through the earth's hot molten core. The water then turns to
steam, which can be used to keep turbine engines running which converts to electricity. Experts
believe there should be extensive research done on geothermal energy tapping.

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A substitute for gas can be Ethanol. It can be
derived from wheat, sugar cane, strawberries,
and even wood and wood cellulose.

Experts believe this source of fuel may not be
economically feasible as a viable energy
source.

Another potential energy source is biodiesel
energy. It can be created out of plant oils.
There is potential for making biodiesel from
soybeans, seeds and other oils.

This is a slow and developing energy
resource. It may not be economically feasible
to use this source of energy on a large scale
basis. It is much cleaner than diesel which is
oil based.