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Wind Turbines in the Mountains

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is derived from perpetual resources, which replenish constantly and are not impacted by human consumption or activity (United Nations – Climate Action, 2025). With a constant renewal rate, perpetual resources can be used indefinitely without degrading the resource. Examples of perpetual, renewable resources include the sun, wind, water (including tides), and geothermal heat (heat from inside the earth’s crust) (United Nations – Climate Action, 2025).

Oil refinery plant in the evening

Non-Renewable Energy

​Non-renewable energy is derived of non-renewable resources, which exist at a fixed quantity and the renewal rate is too slow to be meaningful to human activity (Helmenstine, 2024). This means that as non-renewable resources are used, their supply is being degraded. Examples of non-renewable energy include natural gas, oil, coal and nuclear energy (Helmenstine, 2024).

Site Summary

Renewable energy sources, such as sun, wind, water and geothermal energy, are derived from resources that are replaced constantly and are not degraded when used. Traditional, non-renewable energy sources (such as coal, oil, and natural gas) exist at a finite quantity that is depleted with each use. Research has shown that the addition of non-renewable energy to the grid not only decreases consumer costs and increases supply stability but also increases company stock values (due to a variety of factors). However, most energy providers and governments are reluctant to provide an opportunity for renewables in their energy supply. This hesitation in accepting sustainable solutions may be explained by the very successful lobbying by traditional non-renewable players in the market and by the reputation renewable energy sources have as a purely green, climate change related solution. Unfortunately, with the observed slow adaptation of renewables into the power grid, energy providers are missing out on the economic potential of sustainable energy. One solution to this shortcoming could be the increased reporting and distribution of relevant study results through mainstream media to reach the general public. The information on this site is aiming at contributing to this solution at a very small scale.

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