- Definition and Types of Energy
- Myths And Misconceptions About Energy
- The Relationship Between Energy and Environment
- Climate Change and Carbon Footprint
- Greenhouse Gas Effect
- The Role of Human-Induced Greenhouse Gases and Energy Consumption
- Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
- Renewable Energy Sources and Future Perspectives
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- Solar Energy Conversions
- Solar Energy Worldwide
- Solar Energy in Partner Countries
- Positive and Negative Impacts
- Technologies for Harnessing Solar Energy
- Solar thermal energy technologies and applications
- Electricity Generation Methods
- Passive Heating and Cooling of Residences with the Sun
- Concentrator solar power (CSP) systems and electricity generation
- Systems and applications that generate electricity directly from solar rays
- Photovoltaic cells and panels
- Domestic PV Systems
- Off-Grid PV Systems
- Hybrid Connected Systems
- Materials Used in PV Cells
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Biomass Energy
Advantages
Sea and ocean energy stands out as a sustainable and environmentally friendly energy source. These types of energy are considered inexhaustible resources thanks to the continuation of waves as long as the wind blows and tidal movements as long as the gravitational force between the Earth and the Moon exists. However, these systems have some advantages as well as various difficulties and disadvantages.
- Wave and tidal energy is an unlimited energy source provided by nature.
- Since there is no fossil fuel consumption, greenhouse gas emissions are close to zero.
- Marine energy plants make a positive contribution to global warming by reducing carbon emissions.
- Marine energy systems are generally durable structures and can continue to produce energy for many years.
- Tidal dams can prevent floods by acting as breakwaters in the regions where they are located.
- Since they are built in the sea, they do not have a direct impact on the land ecosystem and protect agricultural lands.
- Marine energy can increase energy supply security by reducing external dependency.
- Touristic facilities can be built around power plants on the sea.
- It can act as a lagoon and create a suitable environment for the reproduction of certain species.
- Due to the intense waves in the winter months, more production can be made during periods when energy demand increases.
Disadvantages
- Since wave and tidal movements are not constant, energy production can be irregular.
- Marine energy plants have higher installation costs than other renewable energy sources.
- Turbines can change the migration routes of marine organisms and negatively affect coastal ecosystems.
- Facilities built close to the shore can create aesthetic concerns and noise pollution.
- Power plants built far from the shore can negatively affect ship traffic and fishing.
- They can block the flow of streams into the sea and cause water accumulation.
- Turbines spinning in the water can pose a physical risk to marine organisms.