Wind Power and Green Energy

Section 1: Introduction and Background
Introduction
Green energy can be referred as energy production that is not just better than fossil fuel but this energy is friendly to the environment also. Green energy comes from natural sources as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, plants, algae and geothermal heat. Waste incineration also can be a source of green energy. Green energy is often outlined as power source that do not pollute and are replenish-able. Green energy is very good to replace fossil fuels that take millions of years to develop again. There are many classes of green energy like wind energy, geothermal power, hydropower, biomass power, solar electricity and wave power. Hybrid vehicle is a technology that can be driven by using electric that is a very good of green energy consumption but it is still have to use fuels. Even though it have to use fuel, it is much better than normal car that used fully fuels to move the car. In other words, green energy can replace fossil fuels in all major areas of use including electricity, water and space heating and fuel for motor vehicles.

Background
Green energy is a better way to choose than fossil fuels or natural gases for any major areas because of green energy is completely renewable and the most important is friendly to the environment to save the world from polluted. They are many classes of green energy production. In this report there are questionnaires have been prepared and data have been collected to examine the important of green innovations to the people whether they concern or knowing about green energy.

These are the 5 innovations of green energy production and consumption. 1. Wind turbine

* It is a device that converts kinetic energy from the wind energy into mechanical energy. It is a process called wind power. * It is a long-term energy strategy because this technology uses natural source of power. * This innovation does not cause air, soil, or water pollution. * This innovation is totally different with other renewable energy sources such as nuclear power, which produce a large amount of hard-to-manage waste.

2. Biomass

* It is a process where biological material from plants or plant-derived materials converted into another type of energy such as biofuel. * Biomass can be converted to energy in three ways: Thermal conversion, chemical conversion and biochemical conversion. * This method holds a promise of reducing carbon dioxide emissions which is a contributor to global warming.

3. Solar panel

* It is a device where light energy from the sun converted into electricity through the photovoltaic effect. * The power source of the sun is absolutely free. * The production of solar energy produces no pollution. * Does not require any maintenance during their lifespan of 30 to 40 years. * The technology advancements in solar systems have made them extremely cost effective.

4. Dam

* It is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams. * It is a process where the pressure of water flow to gravity converted into electricity using hydropower or pumped storage hydroelectricity. * Dams does not just help create power and electricity from water, but it also gather drinking water for people, help farmers bring water to their farms, keep ares from flooding and create lakes for people to swim in and sail on.

5. Hybrid vehicle

* It is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources like fuel and electric to move the vehicle. * It is a combination of internal combustion engine and one or more electric motor. * Hybrids are environmentally friendly. * Hybrids also have a lower running cost. * Nowadays, hybrids are nor very expensive to but because of road tax breaks from the government.

Section 2: Discussion of Current Issues
Green energy is very important in daily life to keep the world in good condition but not every country practice using the green energy innovation. It is very important to encourage them to use green energy innovation for their own good. For example, Malaysia is using green energy innovation like solar panel and dam to produce green energy but the people in Malaysia does not take the green energy production and consumption seriously because of many reasons like solar panel or hybrid vehicle is very expensive to buy. Surveys have been done to show how people think about the green innovation in term of energy production and consumption in Malaysia.

Section 3: Case Studies and Discussion
Data from the survey have been collected and these are the answer; 1. 69.23% of respondents agreed with solar panel is the most suitable renewable energy in Malaysia environment. 2. 65.38% of respondents agreed with renewable energy cost a lot of money. 3. 80.77% of respondents are not a user of renewable energy. 4. 92.31% of respondents agreed with biomass can fulfil the green energy needs. 5. 73.08% of respondents agreed with solar panel ideal for homes. 6. 53.85% of respondents agreed with dam is the most widely used in Malaysia 7. 80.77% of respondents agreed with investment on hybrid powered car is worth for a long term usage. 8. 96.15% of respondents agreed with innovation in green technology really help lessen the environment issues. 9. 61.54% of respondents strongly agreed with implementing the green technology in Malaysia will improve the healthiness level of the citizens. 10. 61.54% of respondents strongly agreed with the government should propose the green technology project as one of the main country’s agenda after this incoming general election.

Discussion
From the collected data on survey about green innovation in Malaysia, many people think this green innovation is very important to the future of Malaysia and to the rest of the world and most of the respondents agreed with dam is the most widely used as energy production in Malaysia. Most of the respondents agreed with solar panel are the most suitable renewable energy in Malaysia and biomass can fulfil the green energy needs but they thought that renewable energy can cost a lot of money. That is why most of the respondents are not a user of renewable energy. Same goes to hybrid car that they agreed with investment on this technology is worth for a long term but it is expensive to buy. They also agreed that green innovation will really help lessen the environment issues and will improve healthiness level of the citizens. So they strongly agreed with the government should propose the green innovation project as one of the main country’s agenda after this incoming general election.

Section 4: Conclusion and Suggestion
Implementing this green innovation in daily life in term of energy production and consumption is very important to replace the energy production and consumption from fossil fuel or natural gases in any major areas to save the Earth from polluted. Most of the respondents also agreed with this kind of technology should be used widely not just in Malaysia, but also to rest of the world and this kind of technology is an investment that worth for a long term. Green innovation should be practicing from now to make sure the future of generation will get benefits from this technology. Last but not least, this green innovation should be the main country’s agenda after this incoming general election to make Malaysia such a beautiful place to live.

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APPENDICES
Questionnaire
1. What kind of renewable energy do you think are suitable with Malaysia environment? a) Solar energy b) Windmill c) Hybrid car d) Dam e) Biomass Energy

2. Does the renewable energy cost a lot if money? a) Yes b) No

3. Are you user of renewable energy? a) Yes b) No

4. Can Biomass fulfil your green energy needs? a) Yes b) No

5. Are solar panels ideal for your homes? a) Yes b) No

6. Which type of renewable energy is used widely in Malaysia? a) Solar energy b) Dam c) Windmill d) Biomass e) Hybrid car

7. What do you think of having a hybrid powered car. Does the investment worth for a long term usage? a) Yes b) No

8. From your point of view, do you think innovation in green technology really help lessen the environmental issues? a) Yes b) No 9. Do you agree that the implement of the green technology in Malaysia could improve the healthiness level of the citizens? a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree

10. Do you agree that the government should purpose the green technology project as one of the main country’s agenda after this general election? a) Strongly agree b) Agree c) Neutral d) Disagree e) Strongly disagree

CHARTS
Question 1: What kind of renewable energy do you think are suitable with Malaysia environment?

Question 2: Does the renewable energy cost a lot of money?

Question 3: Are you a user of renewable energy?

Question 4: Can Biomass Energy fulfil your green energy needs?

Question 5: Are solar panels ideal for your homes?

Question 6: Which type of renewable energy is used widely in Malaysia?

Question 7: what do you think of having a hybrid powered car. Does the investment worth for a long term usage?

Question 8: From your point of view, do you think innovation in green technology really help lessen the environmental issues?

Question 9: Do you agree that the implement of the green technology in Malaysia could improve the healthiness level of the citizens?

Question 10: Do you agree that the government should propose the green technology project as one of the main country’s agenda after this general election?