Resources for renewable energy and their uses in the field of construction
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What do you mean by renewable energy?
It is clear that renewable power is booming, due to the fact that innovation is bringing down costs and is beginning to deliver on the promise of a cleaner, greener future.
Natural resources replenish themselves at a higher rate than they are consumed, which is termed renewable energy. Sources like sunlight and wind, for instance, replenish themselves constantly. Energy from renewable sources is abundant and all around us.
Various types of renewable energy
Various renewable energy resources have been found all over the world, and they are ready for industrial and commercial use. These resources are:1. Solar Energy
There are many types of renewable energy resources available, but solar energy is the primary and most efficient renewable energy resource. When it comes to solar energy, sunlight is one of the most important requirements and it can be found everywhere.
A one-hour exposure to the sun can store enough energy to power the entire planet for a year; the amount of energy that can be stored in one-hour sun exposure is equivalent to an entire year of sun exposure. Through the use of solar panels, vehicles are now powered by solar energy. Additionally, it reduces pollution in the environment.
Sunlight can be gathered from any place on our planet, which is one of the biggest advantages of using solar energy. A number of countries, such as the USA, the UK, India, Bangladesh, and others, are increasing their use of solar energy every day.
2. Hydro Energy
Among all renewable energies, hydropower has the highest commercial profitability. As a result of the construction of dams, reservoirs, or barriers to storing a huge amount of water, hydro energy can easily be generated, and a generator can be driven to generate electricity by the power of water.
The reliability of hydro power is much higher than that of solar power or wind power. Since water can be stored, you can indirectly store energy, and you can use this energy when electricity demand is high. This is the only kind of renewable energy that can be stored. Hydro energy does have one disadvantage, however, which is its high initial cost.
3. Wind Energy
Among the renewable energies, wind energy is the second largest and is the second most commonly used. Due to the higher wind speeds found in coastal areas and deserts, wind energy plants are used there.
During this process, turbines drive generators, which generate electricity, which is then distributed to cities. The construction of wind turbines is only for commercial purposes, and they are not for personal use or possession.
4. Tidal Energy
There is a modern type of renewable energy called tidal energy, which is very popular these days. The energy is stored in tidal energy twice every day. There are two tides in a river every day, which makes tidal energy one type of hydropower. A low tide, however, also leads to very little electricity generation.
5. Biomass Energy
Not least among other things, biomass energy is produced by burning solid materials for the power. Organic chemicals are used in biomass energy to produce power. The cleanest and most effective method is using biomass energy. The most affordable and practical kind of renewable energy is needed for biomass energy.
6. Geothermal Energy
One of the types of renewable energy that can be used is geothermal energy. In general, geothermal energy is stored in the earth, and it is usually used to heat homes as a means of providing heat. In countries like the United Kingdom, Iceland, and others, geothermal energy is a less important form of energy that is widely used.
Other uses of renewable energy in construction
It is possible to use renewable energy sources such as the sun to heat, cool, ventilate, provide natural lighting, and obtain hot water from the sun through active and passive methods.
Active and passive ventilation and cooling systems can also be used to utilize wind energy for ventilation and cooling.
A geothermal system can be used to heat and cool a building as well as for a variety of other purposes
Solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass are some of the renewable energy sources that are most commonly used for building applications.
In order to choose the best renewable energy technology to use for the retrofit of an existing building, it is important to first take into consideration a number of factors before deciding on one.