Home » Alternative Energy Sources
Alternative Energy Sources
With the current usage rate it is estimated that the earth will run dry of fossil fuels by the year 2100. What is more alarming is that this date is based on current power requirements, which according to scientists may have increased by up to 100% by that time.
The search for a means of power generation which is both green and sustainable has been ongoing for decades and with the advancements in engineering technology and know how we now have a wide range of potential options available to us as a race. Although none of the options will ever be sufficient to replace fossil fuel usage on their own a combination of them working together shows that there are sources for our power requirements.
Here we look at each of the different methods which in the future could shape the way we generate electricity.
| Solar Power |
 |
Wind Power | ||
 |
Solar power has been around in a small scale for several decades. It has been used in space to power satellites for well over ten years. Find out More.. |
 |
This is a technology which is still being developed around the world. Find out More.. |
|
|
|
 |
|
||
| Hydro Power |
|
Geothermal Electricity | ||
 |
Hydro power uses the energy created by moving water in order to power a series of generators to create electricity. Find out More.. |
 |
Geothermal electricity use steam produced from reservoirs of hot water found miles below the earths surface to drive a series of turbines to generate electricity. Find out More.. |
|
|
|
|
|
||
| Ocean Electricity |
|
Bio Diesel | ||
 |
With 70% of the earths surface covered in water there is a vast potential of utilising this to create electricity. Find out More.. |
 |
In the past decade there has been extensive research and development into creating a replacement for standard fuels. Find out More.. |
|
|
|
|
|
||