The Benefits of Renewable Energy

It is important to understand that renewable energy is not a new concept or recent fad. Rather, it has been used for years, and recently impressive strides in technology, innovation, and efficiency.

However, as history would have it, the preferred method of energy has been the one that costs less upfront, as opposed to renewable energy, which keeps the environment cleaner and costs less in the long run. We want fast results at low cost and this is not the case in the renewable energy. Yet adopting it on an individualized and broad-scale has many amazing benefits.

As people become are concerned about the environment, and their personal contribution to the carbon footprint, other energy sources have taken centre stage. Increasing awareness and action towards reducing carbon footprints can have a lasting positive impact.

Incorporating renewable energy at your home or business, every step in the right direction matters.

This guide will explore some of the major benefits associated with renewable energy.

Provides an endless source of energy

The major benefit of renewable energy is that it won’t run out. It’s even in the name. Gas, coal, and oil are becoming difficult to procure. The sun, water, and wind will provide a virtually never-ending supply of energy that everyone can use. Therefore, renewable energy offer hope to developing nations where traditional fossil fuel sources are either unavailable, inaccessible or too expensive.

Reduces the impact we have on global warming

As humans, we have been polluting the environment with toxic chemicals and emissions such as carbon dioxide, PFCs and more. This pollution has also affected the ozone layer, caused global warming, elevated sea levels, drought, extinction, and even increased occurrence and severity of major storms.

With the use of renewable energy, we can reduce or eliminate many of the human-made driving forces. Renewable energy is clean and comes from green sources that will allow us to respond to global warming instead of contributing to its negative effects, many of which have serious and devastating downstream effects.

Saves valuable resources (including money)

The assumption that coal, gas, and fuel are the only affordable option is false; the use of renewable energy only requires that we pay for the initial setup. Although the initial installation of renewable energy sources may be expensive, they eliminate the cost of refills, maintenance, and the cost of operating and using energy in the first place.

Since, the sun, wind, and other natural sources are free, in the end, you will be saving thousands of dollars immediately after the initial investment of installation.

Can drastically improve public health

Pollution is a major contributor to sickness and poor health. Not only is renewable energy clean, but it prevents us from polluting the elements that could otherwise be used as our source of energy. The use of gas and coal contributes both directly and indirectly to breathing problems, heart disease, cancers, and many other debilitating and life-threatening conditions.

Creates jobs

The use of renewable energy requires additional specialized labor than the traditional energy sources. The technology needed for the successful design, development, production, and installation represent a major job opportunity, with this budding field within the energy sector projected to grow with no signs of slowing down. It is estimated that the use of renewable energy will employ about 24 million people worldwide, particularly from the solar industry and wind industry.

Manufacturing labour, construction and turbine installation, logistics, finances, transportation needs, and legal consultation jobs are few that are needed to make the use of renewable energy a possibility.

 

Relies less on foreign energy sources

Renewable energy can be produced locally, which is beneficial when it comes to our reliance on foreign sources that can increase or decrease supply at will and thus impact pricing at the pumps.

Majority countries relies on fossil fuels which is imported, and that is extremely expensive to begin with. The use of renewable energy will not only decrease the dirty pollution, but it will also save money from importing fossil fuel, and eliminate our need for foreign assistance.

Final Verdict

Renewable energy, from geothermal, to sun, wind and more may hold the key to long-term sustainability, and preservation of the world as we know it today. Consider doing your part by exploring renewable energy options in your area today.