POWERING A HUNGRY NATION WITH

RENEWABLE ENERGY
ALLIE YOUNG

WHAT IS RENEWABLE ENERGY?

Renewable energy is energy that is sustainable, and will not run out over a period of time.
Some examples of renewable energy are:
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Wind power

Biomass energy

Solar energy

WIND POWER
Wind power has been installed in multiple places throughout the world, and is gradually

becoming more common

Wind power consists of harnessing the wind and then converting it to electricity, or using it

to pump water
Wind power is a very sustainable source of energy, as the wind will never run out like coal

or oil will
Wind turbines are very efficient each turbine could power 500 homes
Wind power uses almost no water
Each turbine takes up less than half an acre, meaning that crops and livestock can be

planted and kept in close proximity to the turbines base

BIOMASS ENERGY
Biomass energy is produced by all crops, plants and organic waste
This is a very sustainable form of energy, as crops, plants and organic waste will almost always be

accessible
Corn is the most widely-used energy crop currently, but fast-growing trees (such as willow or

poplar) are likely to become the most popular, due to the fact that they require much less
maintenance, meaning that they are cheaper to produce
Biomass can be converted to energy by burning, decomposition and fermentation
Biomass energy is such a widely used form of energy that it accounts for almost 15% of the total

supply of energy for the world, and approximately 35% of the energy used in developing countries

SOLAR ENERGY
Solar energy is useful because it can be found and used in many places throughout the world
It is a form of energy that will never run out, as it comes from the sun and the sun always gives

off heat and light

Solar heat collectors can be used to dry crops and warm homes, greenhouses, and livestock

buildings
Solar panels be used to control water pumps, electric fences, and lights
Solar water heaters provide hot water for homes, dairy collectors, and pen cleaning

HOW ARE FARMERS ARE TRANSITIONING

TO RENEWABLE ENERGY ON THEIR
FARMS?
Transitioning to renewable energy is beneficial because
a. it is generally cheaper to use and make renewable energy
b. it is less harmful to the environment
c. it is not ever going to run out the sun will never stop giving off heat or light, whereas

eventually coal and oil will run out

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