FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY: PATHWAYS TO SUSTAINABILITY
Renewable energy, derived from naturally replenished sources like sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat, offers a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels, crucial for mitigating climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Its fundamental principles emphasize sustainability, with an inexhaustible supply that minimizes environmental impact; efficiency, through technological advancements that enhance energy conversion and cost-effectiveness; accessibility, by enabling local energy production and reducing dependency on centralized systems; and integration, by combining multiple renewable sources and incorporating them into existing energy infrastructures to ensure a reliable and resilient energy supply.