ENERGY CRISIS AND

RENEWABLE RESOURCES
OF ENERGY
TRADITIONAL SOURCES OF
ENERGY

 Fossil fuels, sometimes known as traditional energy resources or non-renewable energy resources,
are formed over millions of years by decayed animal and plant matter buried under rock layers. Three

main types of fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas. These fuels are formed depending the amount of
animal and plant matter, how long it has been underground, and the temperature and pressure applied to
the matter over time. Fossil fuels are combustible and release energy when they are burned. They are
reformulated into gasoline, diesel fuel, and heating oil. Additionally, they are burned to generate
electricity.

 Coal is primarily used to generate electricity. Coal is burned to produce steam, which powers
turbines to generate electricity. Natural gas is used to generate electricity, produce heat, and manufacture
products. Petroleum is refined into fuel, such as gasoline, and other petroleum products.
 REASONS OF ENERGY CRISIS

 . Overconsumption: The energy crisis is a result of many different strains on our natural resources, not just
one. There is a strain on fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal due to overconsumption – which then in turn can put
a strain on our water and oxygen resources by causing pollution.

 Overpopulation: Another cause of the crisis has been the steady increase in the world’s population and its
demands for fuel and products.

 Poor Infrastructure: Aging infrastructure of power generating equipment is yet another reason for energy
shortage. Most of the energy producing firms keep on using outdated equipment that restricts the production of
energy. It is the responsibility of utilities to keep on upgrading the infrastructure and set a high standard of
performance.

 Unexplored Renewable Energy Options: Renewable energy still remains unused in most of the countries.
Most of the energy comes from non-renewable sources like coal. It still remains the top choice to produce energy.
Unless we give renewable energy a serious thought, the problem of energy crisis cannot be solved. Renewable
energy sources can reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and also helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
 RENEWABLE SOURCES OF
ENERGY

 Renewable energy sources are energy sources that are constantly being
replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water. This means that we can use
them as much as we want, and we do not have to worry about them
running out. Additionally, renewable energy sources are usually much
more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels. Overall, they release very
few chemicals, like carbon dioxide, that can harm the environment.
 Examples of renewable energy sources are solar energy, wind energy,
hydroelectricity, geothermal energy, biomass.
 SOLAR ENERGY
 Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of
ever-evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar
architecture, molten salt power plants and artificial photosynthesis.
 It is an important source of renewable energy and its technologies are broadly
characterized as either passive solar or active solar depending on how they capture and
distribute solar energy or convert it into solar power. Active solar techniques include the
use of photovoltaic systems, concentrated solar power and solar water heating to harness
the energy. Passive solar techniques include orienting a building to the Sun, selecting
materials with favourable thermal mass or light-dispersing properties, and designing
spaces that naturally circulate air.
 WIND ENERGY
 Wind energy (or wind power) describes the process by which wind is used to generate
electricity. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind into mechanical power. A
generator can convert mechanical power into electricity. Mechanical power can also be
utilized directly for specific tasks such as pumping water.
 Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, variations in the
earth's surface, and rotation of the earth. Mountains, bodies of water, and vegetation all
influence wind flow patterns. Wind turbines convert the energy in wind to electricity by
rotating propeller-like blades around a rotor. The rotor turns the drive shaft, which turns
an electric generator. Three key factors affect the amount of energy a turbine can harness
from the wind: wind speed, air density, and swept area.
 HYDROELECTRICITY

 Hydroelectricity is electricity made by generators that are pushed

by movement of water. It is usually made with dams that block a river
to make a reservoir or collect water that is pumped there. When the
water is released, the pressure behind the dam forces the water down
pipes that lead to a turbine. This causes the turbine to turn, which
turns a generator which makes electricity.
 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
AND BIOMASS

 Geothermal energy is heat derived within the sub-surface of the earth.

Water and/or steam carry the geothermal energy to the Earth’s surface.
Depending on its characteristics, geothermal energy can be used for heating
and cooling purposes or be harnessed to generate clean electricity.
 Biomass refers to the organic material that is used for production of
energy. This energy production process is referred to as Bioenergy. For the
production of energy from biomass, the term feedstock is used to refer to
whatever type of organic material will be used to produce a form of energy.
The feedstock must then be converted to a usable energy form through one of
many processes. Feedstock + Process -> Usable Energy Form