Efficient methods for decreasing emissions in the energy sector include enhancing the efficacy of coal-fired power plants, augmenting the utilization nuclear energy and gas for heat and electricity generation, diversifying the application of renewable sources of energy, and allowing to consume energy in a rational manner. By adopting renewable energy sources, we not only get environmental benefits, but also strengthen the state's autonomy in fuel and energy exports. This leads to savings in foreign money and the establishment of new job possibilities. This article examines the potential, as well as limitations and challenges, of renewable sources of energy, such hydrogen, solar, wind, and biogas. This article research different factors influencing the economic viability of renewable energy potentials, including their geographical, technical, and technological characteristics. The essay also examines the benefits and drawbacks of generating biogas, wind energy, and solar thermal energy. The conclusion underlines the need of careful planning, site selection, and environmental studies to ensure the successful integration of renewable energy into the existing power system.
Keywords
Renewable Energy Sources, Solar Thermal Energy, Wind Energy, Biogas Production, Economic Feasibility, Energy Potentials.
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Laura Schaefer and Arvind Atreya, “Exploring the Potentials and Challenges of Renewable Energy Sources”, Journal of Computing and Natural Science, vol.4, no.2, pp. 085-095, April 2024. doi: 10.53759/181X/JCNS202404009.
