The technical progress is an ongoing process that is beneficial for the society in a significant way. Renewable energy is nowadays seen as one of the best opportunity for changing the manufacturing and creating environmentally friendly society. Despite the fact that the power of wind, sun, and water can be transformed into energy the great majority of people argue the importance of the renewable energy system implementation proving that the disadvantages should always be taken into account for the prevention of bad consequences.
According to John Twidell, the renewable energy can be defined as the “energy obtained from naturally repetitive and persistent flows of energy occurring in the local environment” (Twidell and Weir 3).
There are different types of the renewable energy, namely solar, wind, tidal, wave, and biomass. Every kind of the source has advantages and disadvantages. The main disadvantage is cost expenses. Solar panels can provide the electricity supplies for the whole building that is very effective and frugal. The tidal power is beneficial for islands and can prevent floods (Linscott 43).
It should be stated that the system of renewable energy provides the highest index of usage and it shortages the negative impact on the environment. This is a good solution to satisfy human needs as there are almost no wastes; consequently, it will promote an environmentally friendly attitude (Kothari 1514). By the implementation of the renewable energy system, the greenhouse effect and the global warming process will be reduced. The production of wind energy does not require water usage that is significantly important for the dry regions (Nelson 21).
One of the benefits that a renewable energy system will provide is the improvement of human health. The wastes produced by coal and natural gas are considered to be the first reason that causes cancer and heart diseases. Solar and wind systems do not pollute air and water; consequently will lead to a healthier society and will decrease healthcare costs (Bazilian et al. 328).
Although the implementation of the renewable energy system will be beneficial to the environment and human health, the advantages do not end there. Fossil fuel technologies are mechanized, and there is no need to hire a lot of people for the system to work. The wind and solar industry will provide workplaces as there are a lot of spheres that need to be taken into account, namely project development, construction, installation, and transportation. According to recent researches, the solar industry supported more than 100,000 workers, whereas the hydroelectric system offered almost 250,000 workplaces (“Solar Industry Facts and Figures” para 2). Moreover, a renewable energy system allows balancing the energy price that is beneficial for the country’s economy and the budget of every citizen.
One of the disadvantages of wave power is the susceptibility of the equipment. The devices of wind power can overcome storms and hurricanes; however, it is almost impossible for the water equipment to overcome storms (Ehrlich 237). It should be stressed that it is expensive to build and use solar panels; although it will save money on the distance. So, the major problem concerning the issue of renewable energy implementation is money. However, it should be highlighted that all the expenses will be gained in the future.
In conclusion, it should be pointed out that the issue concerning renewable energy implementation seems to be very controversial. However, it should be stated that the environment suffers from the humans’ activity; that is the situation should be under control to prevent the dreadful consequences. The system of renewable energy will allow minimizing the negative impact on the surroundings, wastes, and will lead to an environmentally friendly society.
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