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Renewable energy is so named because it is derived from such natural raw materials which do not get exhausted; for instance, sunlight, air, rain water, tides and geothermal energy. Renewable energy consumed in 2008 was around 19%.

Renewable Energy

New renewables such as modern biomass, small hydro etc. delivered around 3% energy. The most leading is the wind energy having a growth rate over 30%. Its worldwide installed capacity has reached 160 GW. Photovoltaic installation based on solar energy has reached 21%. California has taken a leading role in tapping geothermal energy with rated capacity of 750MW. Brazil produces ethanol from sugar cane, which accounts for 18% of automotive fuel for the country.  Read more... (424 words, 1 image, estimated 1:42 mins reading time)

To be considered a green energy provider, the source of the energy must be non-polluting and environmentally friendly. Several examples of green energy are solar and wind power, hydroelectric and geothermal.

In America the United States Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Center of Resource Solutions acknowledges that the voluntary purchase of electricity from renewable energy sources are considered Green Energy. In 2007 six companies were singles out for the 2007 Green Power Suppliers Awards. The companies that received the awards were Constellation NewEnergy, 3Degrees, Sterling Planet, SunEdison, Pacific Power, Rocky Mountain Power and Silicon Valley Power. These 6 award winners provide over 5 billion kilowatts of electricity a year.  Read more... (331 words, estimated 1:19 mins reading time)

If you aren’t up to date on alternative energy sources, then we here at way to go green dot org have the solution.  Below you’ll find a brief description of some alternative energy sources that you may or may not be aware of.

The sun is an excellent source of energy when it’s shining.  Although some of the energy gets absorbed into the atmosphere and some gets reflected back into space, there is plenty left over for us to utilize.  Usually the suns energy is collected on big solar panels made of silicon and glass.  The energy collected can be used to generate electricity and hot water.  Read more... (267 words, estimated 1:04 mins reading time)