Alternative Energy

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Alternative Energy
Introduction
The use of non-renewable energy is one of the major factors that have contributed to the increased environmental challenges that are facing the planet today. In order to address these environmental problems, alternative sources of energy should be advocated (Virtual Energy Lab 2). However, this comes at a relatively higher cost, but there could be variations based on location.
Objectives
The objective is to determine the alternative energy that would be most advantageous. Some of the factors to be considered will include the impact of the energy on the environment, cost of producing energy and its availability in various locations.
Hypothesis
Alternative energy is less costly if it is locally available within a given location or region.
Results
Based on the data collected and the analysis, solar energy was determined to be the most efficient and cost-effective alternative energy. Most parts of the world experience sunny seasons at a certain period during the year. Since the sun is not always available throughout the year, it could be complemented by wind and hydro energy.
Discussion
Nonrenewable energy is the source of energy that cannot be renewed, replaced or the rate of its replacement is much slower as compared to the rate of its consumption. Renewable energy is the type of energy that can be replaced at a higher rate and within a short period. Inexhaustible energy is the source of energy that cannot run out in the future (Virtual Energy Lab 2).

The importance of developing alternative energy is that it is environmentally friendly as compared to non-renewable energy. Areas that are sunny and windy should utilize solar and wind energy while regions that experience high rainfall could cheaply use hydro energy. Geothermal, on the other hand, is cheaper in regions where hot water or hot rock is generated from the ground. Regions that have big plantations would cheaply utilize biomass energy. I would recommend solar and wind energy because these two are readily available in most regions. The low percentage of alternative energy in the United States is due to the high cost of producing it. It is important that countries embrace alternative energy since this would be more sustainable in the long run.
Works Cited
Virtual Energy Lab. “What are the Advantages of Alternative Energy?” Glencoe, 2018, http://www.glencoe.com/sites/common_assets/science/virtual_labs/CT13/CT13.htm. Accessed 24 Oct 2018.