Green Deal: What Future for Alternative Energy Sources

“Green” energy is chosen by countries, cities, companies and citizens. We tell you how renewable sources are moving from the category of alternative sources to the main ones, how they are developing in Russia and the world, and what future awaits them

What are alternative energy sources Renewable energy is obtained from sustainable sources such as hydropower, wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy, biomass and tidal energy. Unlike fossil fuels — for example, oil, natural gas, coal, and uranium ore - these energy sources are not depleted, so they are called renewable. In 2019 alone, renewable energy (RES) facilities with a total capacity of 200 GW were installed worldwide. Share of energy sources in global consumption Full version of the Renewables 2020 report in PDF format (see page 32) Types of alternative energy sources 1. Solar energy The sun is the main source of energy on Earth, because about 173 PW (or 173 million GW) of solar energy reaches our planet every year, which is more than 10 thousand times the world's energy needs. Photovoltaic modules on the roof or in open areas convert sunlight into electric energy...