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Renewable energy uses natural resources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides and geothermal heat. And renewable energy technologies, (such as solar panels, wind turbines, hydroelectric/micro hydro systems, biomass and biofuels), are those which harness the power of natural resources.
Today, concern over climate change and high oil prices are driving support for renewable energy technologies, through legislation, incentives and commercialisation.
Significantly, in 2007, in a bid to cut carbon dioxide emissions (blamed in part for global warming), E.U. leaders reached an agreement that 20% of energy should be produced from renewable fuels by 2020.
Significantly, in 2007, in a bid to cut carbon dioxide emissions (blamed in part for global warming), E.U. leaders reached an agreement that 20% of energy should be produced from renewable fuels by 2020.
Together, by embracing renewable energy systems, we can all help make our environment cleaner and safer - now and for future generations.
