Different Types Of Energy Comes From Different Sources
When it comes to modern conveniences, there are many types of energy required to make most of them work. Electrical energy and thermal energy are the most common types and how that energy is harnessed and used constructively is the scope of research around the world. Being able to use natural renewable resources to capture and produce the various types of energy needed is being pushed not only as a cost savings, but also as a means of conserving other non-renewable resources.
Persons living in warmer climates have probably noticed that any buildings with a basement see a drop in temperature the further underground they go. Conversely, in cold climates areas underground are warmer than on the surface. One of the types of energy being used to heat and cool buildings is thermal energy, by capturing the natural difference above and below ground and transferring that temperature difference throughout the building.
Heat pumps are used to pump heat out of the ground during colder months to warm the rest of a house while during the summer months they can move the cooler underground temperatures into the building to replace costly air conditioning. Water, wind and sunshine are other types of energy that are being used, but at levels far below their capabilities.
Many Types Of Energy Are Renewable
Unlike coal, oil and natural gas that once used are gone forever the sun, wind and flowing water are renewable types of energy just waiting to be harnessed. Standing in front of a piece of glass on a sunny, yet cold day can show how the sun's thermal energy can be used to provide heat, even in the coldest climates. Using this theory to heat water and then pumping it through a building can add several degrees to the interior temperature.
Using technology to turn the sun's energy into electricity is one of the types of energy currently available, but not being used to its full potential. Many cite the costs associated with solar power as a deterrent to more widespread use, but costs are falling, making it one of the types of energy with the most potential.
Wind and water have been turning turbines and creating power for years, and as sustainable types of energy have a proven technology. However, they are also not used to their full potential due to the infrastructure not being in place to move the power away from the primary production area.
