THE ENERGY REVOLUTION: TECHNOLOGY CHANGING RENEWABLE ENERGY FOREVER

Renewable energy is booming for 2022. The revolution is here. Around the world, we’re witnessing a major shift in how countries are powering their homes and businesses. Countries like , Nicaragua, Honduras, and Jamaica are now investing in renewable energy as opposed to relying on fossil fuels for energy needs. This global transition has been happening for a while now, gaining momentum over the last few years. Since the late 1990s more than half of global electricity capacity additions have been renewable power sources. However, this trend has accelerated in recent years and is now unstoppable.

What changes can we expect to see? What does this mean for countries not relying on fossil fuels? And what does this mean for the future of renewable energy? Read on to find out!

How renewable energy is changing the World

Renewable energy is a booming industry. Countries that were once reliant on fossil fuels are now successfully investing in renewable energy sources. The switch to renewable energy has been happening for decades, but it's accelerated in the last few years and is now unstoppable.

This shift will change the way our world operates. In some parts of the world, we're already seeing changes take place. Take Honduras as an example - nearly 70 percent of their electricity comes from renewable sources, mostly wind and hydropower dams. This transition has also been happening in countries like Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Jamaica that have shifted away from fossil-fuel-based energy needs to focus on increasing their use of renewable energy technology.

What can we expect to see with this transition? What does this mean for countries not relying on fossil fuels? And what does this mean for the future of renewable energy? Here's what you need to know:

What changes can we expect to see?

The changes that renewable energy will bring about are both global and local. At the macro level, an increase in renewable electricity capacity will change the way we think about energy access. In developing countries, it will lead to decreased poverty by enabling more people to participate in the economy and increase social equality. Renewable energy also has a positive effect on health as many of these sources do not emit pollutants that cause respiratory illness, cancer, and other chronic diseases.

At the micro-level, renewable electricity changes what people can expect from their homes. We’re starting to see homes powered entirely by solar panels or wind turbines. This has a huge impact on how homeowners use power because they now have complete control over when and where their power comes from; they no longer rely on utilities for energy needs!

Renewable energy is now unstoppable because it just makes sense for so many reasons: economic benefits, environmental benefits, social equality - the list goes on!

What does this mean for countries not relying on fossil fuels?

In the past, many countries relied on fossil fuels to provide for their energy needs. This was due to reliance and abundance of such fuels. Fossil fuels, like oil and coal, are finite resources that will eventually run out. Countries that have put the time and money into transitioning to renewable energy now have an edge over those that have not. In the future, this could be an extremely valuable edge as these fossil fuel resources decrease in availability.

Additionally, countries without a history of relying on fossil fuels will face fewer obstacles as they develop and implement their renewable energy plans. They'll be able to take advantage of other countries' research and development for renewable sources, speeding up the process for them. For example, Costa Rica only has 2 percent of its land set aside for natural gas reserves but it is one of the most developed nations when it comes to geothermal power plants.

What does this mean for the future of renewable energy?

The future of renewable energy is a topic in which many people are interested. Renewable energy, also known as clean energy, is the fastest-growing electricity-generating technology.

Clean Energy Revolution:

The future of renewable energy looks promising with countries around the world investing more into clean energy rather than fossil fuels. One of the main reasons renewable energy is seen as a promising option is because it's environmentally friendly. Burning coal produces carbon dioxide and other air pollutants that contribute to climate change. Renewable power sources don't have this problem and will allow our environment to stay healthy for decades to come. Furthermore, renewable power sources produce no smog or toxic gases that harm human health as fossil fuels do.

While we're all working hard for a cleaner future there are still major challenges we need to overcome to make sure this transition happens smoothly. First off, according to The Guardian "renewables such as solar and wind have so far failed to keep up with the rapid growth" in China and India's electricity demand – meaning these countries still rely heavily on traditional forms of electricity generation like coal plants*. There is also the question of how many developing nations will adopt clean power sources given they don't currently emit enough greenhouse gases to put themselves at risk from climate change.*

Our advice at the end of the day

Renewable energy is booming. No longer are people considering it as a nice-to-have or something to do in the future. It’s happening right now and with little fanfare. Countries around the world, like Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Jamaica are transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. This doesn’t just mean investing in solar panels or wind turbines; this means investing in new policies that will help the country run on more renewable resources.

-Nicholas Goorwah