Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education

Brahmadevdada Mane Polytechnic Solapur

A report on

Environmental Studies (22447)

Completed Successfully

Submitted To

Computer Engineering Department

Under the Guidance of

Prof. S. R. Waghmare
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Sr Roll Enrollment No. Of

Name Of Student
No. No. Student
1 Varprasad M. Kairamkonda 2307 2009930080

2 Pravin R. Vaidyagam 2339 2009930119

3 Arayan A. Goski 2332 2009930112

4 Sushant S. Kore 2335 2009930115

Academic Year: - 2022-2023

Content
 • What is a renewable energy source? 3
• Solar energy 4
• Wind energy 5
• Hydro energy 6
• Geothermal energy 7
• Biomass energy 8
• Tidal energy 9
• Conclusion , References 10

 What is a renewable energy source?

 A renewable energy source means energy that is sustainable - something that
can't run out, or is endless, like the sun. When you hear the term 'alternative
energy' it's usually referring to renewable energy sources too. It means sources
of energy that are alternative to the most commonly used non-sustainable
sources - like coal.

 The most popular renewable energy

sources currently are:
1. Solar energy
2. Wind energy
3. Hydro energy
4. Geothermal energy
5. Biomass energy

  Solar Energy
Solar power is clean green electricity sourced from sunlight. Or in some cases,
from heat from the sun. Installing solar power systems in a residential setting
generally means setting up a solar photovoltaic or a solar thermal system on
the roof. Definition of photovoltaic: Photo = “light” and photons = energy
particles coming from sunlight; voltaic = producing a voltage or volts.

Benefits
One of the benefits of solar energy is that sunlight is functionally endless. With
the technology to harvest it, there is a limitless supply of solar energy, meaning
it could render fossil fuels obsolete. Relying on solar energy rather than fossil
fuels also helps us improve public health and environmental conditions. In the
long term, solar energy could also eliminate energy costs, and in the short
term, reduce your energy bills. Many federal local, state, and federal
governments also incentivize the investment in solar energy by providing
rebates or tax credits.

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 Wind Energy
Wind power involves converting wind energy into electricity by using wind
turbines. The wind comes from atmospheric changes. These include changes in
temperature and pressure which make the air move around the surface of the
earth. A wind turbine captures the wind to produce energy. Wind power is a
clean energy source that can be relied on for the longterm future. A wind
turbine creates reliable, cost-effective, pollution free energy. It is affordable,
clean and sustainable. One wind turbine can be sufficient to generate enough
electrical energy for a household, assuming the location is suitable. Because it
is a renewable resource which is nonpolluting and renewable, wind turbines
create power without using fossil fuels, without producing greenhouse gases
or radioactive or toxic waste. Wind power is one of the best ways to combat
global warming.

Benefits
Wind energy is a clean energy source, which means that it doesn’t pollute the
air like other forms of energy. Wind energy doesn’t produce carbon dioxide, or
release any harmful products that can cause environmental degradation or
negatively affect human health like smog, acid rain, or other heat-trapping
gases. Investment in wind energy technology can also open up new avenues
for jobs and job training, as the turbines on farms need to be serviced and
maintained to keep running.

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 Hydro Energy
Hydro power generates power by utilizing the energy of water falling from a
higher position to a lower position. One of these hydro power generation
systems is a "pumped-storage system" , which pumps up water from a lower
reservoir to a higher reservoir during off-peak hours and generates power by
dropping water from the higher reservoir to the lower reservoir during peak
hours. We manufacture an entire generation system for these power plants.
Since hydro power emits a minimal amount of CO2, which is known to be a
cause of environmental pollution and global warming. Effective use of hydro
power is being revalued throughout the world these days.

Benefits
Hydroelectric power is very versatile and can be generated using both large
scale projects, like the Hoover Dam, and small scale projects like underwater
turbines and lower dams on small rivers and streams. Hydroelectric power
does not generate pollution, and therefore is a much more environmentally-
friendly energy option for our environment.

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 Tidal energy
Tidal power harnesses the energy from the tidal force and wave action in
order to generate electricity. Unlike other primary energy flows, it is a
predictable source of energy because tides occur at expected times. This
predictability has an advantage over wind and solar power since the sun may
or may not shine on a particular day and the wind doesn't always blow the
expected amount. Tidal power is still not a dispatch able source of electricity as
it is available when nature provides it, not necessarily when it is needed. Tidal
power is not a widely used energy resource at the moment because its costs
outweigh the advantages. Previously only very specialized locations were able
to support these technologies. However, recent improvements are making
tidal power much more cost effective and adaptable to a wider range of
locations. If support for tidal power continues to increase the industry will
likely grow.

Benefits
Unlike other forms of renewable energy, wave energy is predictable and it’s
easy to estimate the amount of energy that will be produced. Instead of relying
on varying factors, such as sun and wind, wave energy is much more
consistent. This type of renewable energy is also abundant, the most
populated cities tend to be near oceans and harbors, making it easier to
harness this energy for the local population.
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 Conclusion
Ongoing concerns about climate change have made renewable energy sources an important
component of the world energy consumption portfolio. Renewable energy technologies could
reduce CO2 emissions by replacing fossil fuels in the power generation industry and the
transportation sector.

 References
www.google.com

www.Wikipedia.org

www.nationalgeographic.com

www.energyeduction.ca

www.power-technology.com
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