A new report predicts that renewable power energy generation will exceed that of gas and nuclear by 2016.

Date: 2015-10-07; view: 716.

Global Renewable Energy on Track to Soon Eclipse Natural Gas, Nuclear

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F. Active solar technology is used to power everything from lights and heating systems to televisions, computers, and radios. The electricity provided by the portable solar panel used by this Mongolian family allows them to practice their nomadic way of life while not giving up the latest technology.

E. Wind turbines like these in California's Mojave Desert convert wind energy into electricity.

D. One of the types of passive solar technology is green roofs. Green roofs are covered with plants, which help keep the building warm. In this picture, a Norwegian man waters the green roof keeping bakery customers warm inside.

Hydroelectric reservoirs like this one in New Zealand provide sustainable power generation.

Ker Than

for National Geographic