Renewable Resources of Electricity

Renewable resources of electricity

The renewable power resources include water, sunlight, breeze, strong wind, tides and geothermal warmth. The resources are gifted by the nature and there is no limitation in the production of these elements as well as they are also cheap. The developed countries around the world use these resources for power generation. However in Pakistan these projects are at initial stages and to get over with one of the major crisis in Pakistan it is necessary to use these vulnerable resources instead of destroying them.

Hydro Power Generation:

Hydro power generation supplies huge amount of energy in the reservoirs of Pakistan. It produced energy by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy by using power tribunes. It is the cheapest source of production that adds only 34% in whole energy production in Pakistan. In current situation we’ve only 6555 MW against the requirement of 41000 to 45000 MW.

Following are the Hydropower Plants along with their capacity:

• Tarbella Dam: 3,478 MW
• Ghazi Brotha Dam: 1450 MW
• Mangla Dam: 1450 MW
• Warsak Dam: 240 MW
• Chashma Dam: 184 MW
• Following are the Hydropower projects of Pakistan:
• Diamer-Bhasha Dam; 4500 MW
• Munda Dam: 740 MW
• Kalabagh Dam: 2400-3600 MW
• Bunji Dam: 5400 MW
• Dasu Dam: 3800 MW

Wind Energy in Pakistan:

In Wind Energy the potency of blowing wind is to move the blades of the generator by which mechanical energy is converted into electrical energy. Pakistan is producing 10000 to 50000 MW electricity through this mechanism. Wind power production is at initial stages in Pakistan and there are few projects to be launched in Pakistan for wind power production in Jhampir, Gharo, Keti, Bandar and Bin Qasim.

Solar Energy in Pakistan:

When sunlight is converted into electricity through the use of electric panels, this mechanism is known as Solar Energy. The analyst suggests that Pakistan can generate solar energy with the capacity of 100,000 MW or even more. Few of projects are under work in Punjab, Sindh, Kashmir and Baluchistan. At private level, electricity through solar panels are already selling solar panels photovoltaic heaters, that reveals the involvement and circulation of solar energy in local markets. In Gilgit Baltistan the photovoltaic mineral water heaters project in under establishment with the supervision of AEDP (Alternate Electricity Development Panel). Now the Government of Pakistan is also putting hands in this work to generate power through solar energy.

Bio-diesel in Pakistan:

In Bio-diesel or biomass the companies generates power by using waste with sugarcane, corn or other facilities. Through the decomposition of waste, methane gas is produced that comes out of the pipes, which then can be used for flames burning. Other methods involve plant and solid wood which are used to burn up which then produces electricity. Likewise fossil fuels they can be used till refined to make alcohols. In this game, Brazilians are the largest one to produce power through bio-diesel or biomass and on the second number we've USA.

Power Generation through Tidal Waves:

Production of electricity through tidal waves is one of the cheapest ways to the production of electricity. The process involves the pulling out of power from tidal waves which is concerned by the moon’s gravity and then it is converted into electrical energy. Unfortunately, the projects of tidal waves in Pakistan are not even in working position they are still under observation.

Nuclear Energy in Pakistan:

By using Uranium in Nuclear reactors, the nuclear energy is generated. The generation of power through that is very low round about 425 MW. Although, such programs must be organize for the production of electricity in Pakistan.

Following are the nuclear energy reactors working in Pakistan:

• Chashma 1 PWR, whose capacity is more than 200 MW.
• Chashma PWR, whose capacity is 200 MW making an overall of 425 MW.