Examples of Green Tech

Green Technology Info (Admin, 2023) gives the following examples of green tech:

• Solar Power: through solar panels, sunlight is converted into electricity. Whether mounted on the rooftop or on the ground, solar panels produce clean renewable power. Considered a primary investment that is fairly priced but will give benefits in the long run, such as lower electricity bills and reduction in carbon footprint, it can bring about tax credits and increase the value of property, too.
• Wind Power: wind turbines are used to convert the wind’s kinetic energy into electricity. Contrary to concerns, this clean form of energy does not harm birds, generates more power than typically needed, and is affordable, especially when compared to fossil fuel costs.
• Hydro Power: in hydropower dams, turbines are turned using the force of falling water to generate electricity. Currently, it is the largest source of renewable energy and is considered clean and sustainable.
• Geothermal Energy: geothermal power plants pump geothermal fluids and utilises geothermal energy, which is heat derived from earth’s core, to generate heated water or electricity. Applications include heating, cooling of buildings and seawater desalination.
• Biomass Energy: biomass, which is organic raw material or waste produce that can be used as fuel, are burned to produce heat or electricity, or processed into biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol. The main technologies used to convert biomass into energy are biochemistry, thermochemistry and biofuel production. Examples of biochemical conversion includes fermentation and digestion; while thermochemical conversion includes combustion, gasification, liquefaction and pyrolysis.