You won't believe the alternative energy being used!!
Italy's New Energy Sources
Italy, for the past decade, has incorporated the use of different renewable energy sources. One new energy source uses the sun via solar panels. These solar panels collect energy for the sun, and provide electricity to homes, buildings, etc. Solar panels are cost efficient as well, and can help people save money every year.
Another alternative energy source is hydro electricity. Hydro electricity is one of the oldest methods of renewable sources. Hydro electricity uses a dam structure to power up homes. Hydro electricity works by using falling water to power up a turbine. This turbine powers up the generator and this produces electricity.
The last renewable energy source used in Italy is Wind Power. Wind power uses the wind to power up a turbine. The turbine is connected to a generator, and this generator is able to generate electricity to power up homes, stores, buildings, etc.
The graph shown above shows an increase of renewable energy sources over the last five years. As you can see, renewable energy sources have increased over the last five years, with a small decrease from 2014-2015. Renewable energy makes up around 8% of Italy's energy. This is increasing and will be beneficial to the environment and to our future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pd4c2jc8Pj8
A quick video on renewable energy sources in Italy
Renewable Energy Sources In My Area
In areas around me, solar panels are implemented and widely used. My own family uses solar panels, and not only is it great for the environment, but it is also cheaper than regular energy sources. Wind turbines is also used around areas near me, but is not as widespread. Wind power is a beneficial renewable energy source, and should be implemented more. In Massachusetts, we have four hydroelectric plants. These hydroelectric plants provide a renewable energy to their respective cities.
Work Cited
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Perlman, USGS Howard. “Hydroelectric power: How it works.” Hydroelectric Power: How it works, USGS Water-Science School, water.usgs.gov/edu/hyhowworks.html.
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