The balance of energy sources is changing. Fossil fuels are gradually diminishing, and countries are now investing in renewable technologies. One-third of the world’s population lives in Asia, and this number shows no signs of decreasing. Countries in the region are now turning to clean power generation solutions to meet their ever-increasing energy demands.
In the future, not only will renewable energy be available, it will be the primary source of energy. The difference between clean and dirty sources of energy is minimal, but the massive amounts of water and energy required to produce clean energy makes the problem unsustainable. Fortunately, solar and wind technologies can be more easily implemented to solve this problem. Here, are five power generation solutions that will help Asia become clean, green, and renewable.
Geothermal
Geothermal power is one of the cleanest forms of energy that can be produced. Geothermal power plants rely on the Earth’s natural heating system, as water from underground reservoirs. The output of these plants is 25% more powerful than the sun’s rays, and 60% more than fossil fuels. Currently, geothermal energy accounts for only 1% of the world’s total power generation, but could account for 10% of the global energy by 2040. The use of energy from geothermal sources has resulted in a sustainable environment, reducing the impact of greenhouse gases and greenhouse gases.
Solar
Solar power is an ancient source of energy that has the ability to generate energy in any type of weather. In fact, almost every country in Asia is looking at solar power as a reliable and sustainable energy source. In the Philippines, solar energy provides nearly 80 percent of the country’s electricity. The government has invested over $7 billion on solar projects over the past four years.
Many developing countries in Asia are implementing solar projects as these solutions are sustainable and have minimal impacts on the environment.
Wind
Wind power is one of the best options for renewable energy in Asia. In fact, wind turbines have already become a common sight in India, China, and Japan. Asia has been slow to adopt this form of clean energy, but experts say the region has great potential to implement wind power systems.
In Asia, wind power is often found in harsh environments. The windiest region on Earth is China, and the country has built large wind power facilities there. Japan and Taiwan also have a lot of wind power potential. And, the wind potential in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is one of the highest in the world.
For China, Taiwan, and Japan, wind is a very reliable source of energy.
Biomass
Green power generation can be achieved by converting organic matter in a biological process into a source of energy. This fuel source is often made from food waste and other organic materials such as agricultural residue, wood residues, and crop residues. However, biomass needs to be harvested in a proper manner or else its energy will be wasted.
Forestry practices that produce wood residues are often wasteful, requiring pressure on the environment. The cost of forestry can also be prohibitive.
The forestry industry needs to clean up its act to minimize the impact on the environment and maximize the use of forest resources. This means practicing sustainable forestry practices and taking measures to prevent the emission of greenhouse gases.
Hydroelectricity
Beside taking advantage of the renewable energy sources, it’s also important to find alternate sources of energy that will help Asia become clean, green, and renewable. For that, it’s essential to invest in the use of hydroelectricity, which provides almost a quarter of the world’s energy. This is because it does not emit harmful greenhouse gases or waste any of the water. Furthermore, the hydropower plants do not have to compete with other forms of power generation, such as wind, sun, or geothermal.
The Next 10 Years And Beyond
Asia will have to maintain a balanced supply of electricity in the years to come to offset the increase in power consumption by the region’s increasing population. It is estimated that Asia’s total urban population will exceed 2.6 billion in 2030, compared with 604 million in Latin America and 766 million in Africa.
As the world’s population increases, so will the need for efficient, clean sources of energy. To tackle this problem, countries in Asia will have to embrace a balanced power generation plan, where non-fossil fuel energy is utilized to support an ongoing economic development.
