Alternative Energy is the future of energy
Alternative energy is a broad term referring to energy sources promoted as alternatives to those most commonly used. Today a number of carbon neutral sources are being developed and promoted as the key alternative energy sources of the future:
- Solar Energy – clean, abundant, renewable energy from the sun
- Wind Power – clean, efficient, low cost energy from the wind
- Biomass Energy – energy from plants and other biological materials
- Geothermal Energy – vast power source from the earth’s molten core
- Tidal Energy – power from tidal currents and wave motion
Alternative energy demand today
Today alternative energy demand is growing for many reasons. Prices of crude oil have fluctuated wildly in the past few years causing gasoline prices to triple at the petrol bowsers. This caused average users to think about energy in ways they hadn’t since the last “oil shock” in the 70’s, which caused shortages and rapid price increases.
A cry for energy independence has boosted interest in local, renewable, alternative energy sources like solar and wind. Today, energy from the sun and wind holds a very small percentage of energy output, but is now at a tipping point. Higher prices for crude oil and governmental incentives for alternatives are accelerating the adoption of clean energy.