Renewable Energy

renewable energy, also called alternative energy, usable energy derived from replenishable sources such as the Sun (solar energy), wind (wind power), rivers (hydroelectric power), hot springs(geothermal energy), tides (tidal power), and biomass (biofuels).

At the beginning of the 21st century, about 80 percent of the world’s energy supply was derived from fossil fuels such as coal,petroleum, and natural gas. Fossil fuels are finite resources; most estimates suggest that the proven reserves of oil are large enough to meet global demand at least until the middle of the 21st century.Fossil fuel combustion has ... (100 of 533 words)
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Promoting Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in LAC
Currently CEELAT hosts theregional office of the Latin American and Caribbean Council on Renewable Energy (LAC-CORE).

Since 2008 both organizations have been working together in the efforts to bring renewable energy andenergy efficiency into the mainstream of the Latin American and Caribbean regions - via diverse outlets such as regional economy, industry, trade, government, environment, and climate change.

Byengaging these regions on multiple levels, we aim to reduce regional dependence on fossil fuels, improving health, safety, and economic security in the hemisphere.

Types of Renewable Energy

The UnitedStates currently relies heavily on coal, oil, and natural gas for its energy. Fossil fuels are non-renewable, that is, they draw on finite resources that will eventually dwindle, becoming tooexpensive or too environmentally damaging to retrieve. In contrast, the many types of renewable energy resources-such as wind and solar energy-are constantly replenished and will never run out.

Mostrenewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight, or solar energy, can be used directly for heating and lighting homes and other buildings, for generating electricity, and for...