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Energy Generation History

Published by linda.jones, 2021-07-19 15:34:50

Description: Energy has been central to the human way of life. Discover the history behind energy generation and the different energy generation sources.

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We get energy from two different types of sources. In the past, ironically, the initial seeds of electricity generation were the sun and wind. These initial uses were replaced by coal during the industrial revolution and then by natural gas. Coal can generate more heat, power machines and replace manual labor. These changes in energy production have led to changes in lifestyles. However, these improvements in efficiency and output have brought high environmental costs. But how did all this happen? Energy has existed since ancient times. Power generation is obtained from direct sunlight, which generates heat and light. People relied on bare to get up and sleep, relied on wood and manure for heating and relied on water to run primitive mills. 1.5 million years ago, the first humans lit a fire. This first flame ignited a great revolution. By burning biomass, such as wood, and generating very high temperatures, humans can make tiles, bricks, cook food, etc. Bronze and Iron Age 3,200 BC The development of furnaces allowed humans to melt metals. This resulted in the smelting of materials such as copper and tin, and later bronze. Mastering this has promoted commerce and agriculture. Later, in 1200 BC. The smelting of steel changed civilization; it allowed humans to make sharper weapons, tools, and armor. Water and wind, the old new source of power generation 300 BC. C. The first waterwheel was built to fetch water from the river and rinse the aqueduct. We discovered the first windmill in 900 AD, which allowed us to catch the wind and turn grains into flour. Industrial Revolution Artificial power generation began many years later during the Industrial Revolution. Most people think that Benjamin Franklin \"discovered\" electricity in 1752 when he realized that sparks from lightning could be used to generate electricity. Around the same time, coal began to be used to power tools and machines. In 1769, James Watt applied for a patent for the first coal engine, making them more powerful and efficient. Around the same time, it was discovered that natural gas allowed Americans to have more lighting at night, thereby increasing their productivity. From coal to oil to nuclear power generation The war triggered the most remarkable progress in power generation. During World War I, Weston Churchill and the British Navy replaced steam-powered warships with oil-powered warships. This gives them a military advantage because it is faster and easier to work with them. Oil also helps provide fuel for cars and other vehicles, making it one of the essential commodities in the world. Later, it used plastic asphalt production, commercial aviation, and space travel. In World War II, nuclear energy was used to generate power, which was then used to boil water into steam, which allowed turbines to generate electricity. Learn more about energy generation history.

Global warming and its relationship with power generation More than 100 years ago, Swedish chemist Svante Arrhenius discovered that humans could increase the greenhouse effect by producing carbon dioxide. As a catalyst for more than a century of research to understand how humans use fossil fuels to improve greenhouse gas emissions. Throughout the earth's history, greenhouse gases have been fluctuating, but in the past hundreds of years, greenhouse gas emissions have increased exponentially. It is related to the continuous burning of fossil fuels and other activities that release large amounts of carbon dioxide, especially in recent decades. It causes rapid climate change and poses a threat to different organisms. The difference between energy Renewable energy and renewable energy Conventional energy Conventional energy is often referred to as non-renewable energy, brown energy, or fossil fuel energy. It comes from sources that will eventually run out or be restricted in the environment. Most of these power generation sources can be found in fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Fossil fuels are an essential energy source. They are easy to extract and can be packaged, transported, or moved almost anywhere on the planet. When these fuels are burned, the ecosystem is destroyed because they cause particles to be released into the air, water, and soil, polluting them. Continued use leads to increased levels of carbon dioxide and has a significant impact on the environment. 3 Benefits of using traditional energy 1. Reliable regardless of climate or location Fossil fuels have always been reliable sources of energy. They are reliable during the day and night, summer, winter, sun, or rain, and be effective hourly. Because renewable energy only depends on current conditions, changes in sunlight and heat, wind movement, geothermal heating, or others. 2. Cheaper in the short term power generation can be done in batches at a low cost. It is relatively easy to find and produce because the infrastructure is already built and running. 3. Abundance It is not as endless as renewable resources. Still, according to research, the lifespan of resources can vary greatly: coal is as long as 150 years, oil is as long as 50 years, and natural gas is expected to be used for about 400 years. Renewable energy On the other hand, renewable energy is the unlimited energy that exists in nature, and these resources can exist without human intervention. Our country has abundant solar, hydro, wind, and geothermal energy resources. Many American companies are developing, manufacturing, and installing the most advanced high-tech renewable energy power generation systems. These exist

and supplement naturally. They will always live in the ecosystem and can be used to generate and generate electricity in different ways. 5 Benefits of using renewable energy 1. Environmentally friendly and sustainable The energy generation through renewable sources doesn't cause any direct greenhouse emissions. It can be indirect, related to the construction or installation of solar panels or wind turbines. Either way, the environmental cost/benefit is minimal. 2. Less pollution & better air quality No need to be burnt – In general – the energy generation produces zero greenhouse emissions barely, leading to less air pollution. 3. It's reliable in the long term By being renewable energy sources, this means that they will never run out. There is no limit on their usage as they replenish naturally. 4. Prices relatively stable over time The price of these energy sources remains stable in the long term because there are no fuel costs (and therefore no volatility!). Their operating costs are comparatively low in the long-term, the costs are the cost of the technology itself, and being there an exciting learning curve, the prices might be dropping as time goes by. 5. Safer When produced, research has proven that fewer health risks are related to injury and death in these kinds of jobs than in fossil fuel-related ones. To learn more About energy, deregulated energy, and how to save money on your energy bill, visit Clic2Power.


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