Renewable energy projects are failing to receive the same degree of support as nuclear from the financial community and the government. One of the reasons why this is true is because nuclear power plants give off little or no greenhouse gas. In fact, the growth of nuclear power plants could quickly slow climate change. Additionally, nuclear power plants seem to be the best option to combat climate change. Wind turbines can only work in areas where there is an excess of wind. Solar power can only be produced during the day and if weather is permitting. Geothermal energy can ruin the earth’s landscape and sites could be hard to find. While biomass is a renewable energy, it still releases carbon dioxide and other toxins. Hydropower and tidal power can produce emissions and hurt the ecosystems in the water. Additionally, hydropower and tidal power are dependent on a certain location. Therefore, nuclear energy seems to be the best option to finance- especially if it could slow climate change!
Entrepreneurs in the global development of renewable energy sources could find many opportunities in the solar and wind power industries. During the spring semester, I learned about the solar farm in California and became fascinated by it. I believe solar and wind farms are great ideas and there should be more of them so the technology can evolve to be better.
Hi Bethany,
I am a firm believer in solar energy too, but although it does not have GHG emissions directly it does affect large areas of land. Commercially, they should be limited to large vacant desert areas where little or no habitats will be affected. I do not have a problem with every house in the U.S. or world having solar panels on their roof! Imagine how much GHG emissions that will reduce. Any company that finds a way to conceal solar panels to blend with residential roof tops with have a nice little niche company won’t they.
Great post!
Thanks, Jim
There are many solar farms in California. The company that I own have a few in the works right now. I live primarily in San Diego, and travel to the San Fransisco Bay Area frequently for work. I have put in about 10 solar systems up there withing the last year. I just checked, and they have produced 71.3 MWh. I feel pretty good about that. That was a good year I guess. The jobs I have upcoming are waaaay bigger than that. I’m about to do two 10 acre solar farms up north. I cant wait!