Renewable Energies

Renewable energy is booming, thanks to technological advancements that are lowering costs and delivering on the promise of a clean energy future. Renewable energy is derived from renewable resources that are replenished naturally on a human timeline. Sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat are all examples. In contrast to fossil fuels, which are depleted significantly faster than they are regenerated, renewable energy is rapidly replenished. Some renewable energy sources are not sustainable, despite the fact that the majority are. Some biomass sources, for example, are considered unsustainable at current utilisation rates. Electricity generation, air and water heating/cooling, transportation, and rural (off-grid) energy services are all common uses of renewable energy. Renewable energy accounts for around 20% of worldwide energy consumption, including about 30% of electricity. Traditional biomass accounts for about 8% of total energy usage, but this is decreasing. Heat energy from modern renewables, such as solar water heating, accounts for over 4% of total energy consumption, while electricity accounts for over 6%.

• Biomass Conversion
• Photovoltaic Technology Conversion
• Solar Thermal Applications
• Wind Energy Technology
• Desalination
• Solar and Low Energy Architecture
• Climatology and Meteorology
• Geothermal Technology
• Wave, Tide and Ocean Thermal Energies
• Hydro Power
• Hydrogen Production Technology and Fuel Cells
• Socio-economic and Policy Issues