| Energy use around the world is rising drastically. Fossil fuels, including liquid fuels, natural gas, and coal, are expected to supply 80% of the world's energy need in 2035. As a result, the world's energy-related carbon dioxide emission is expected to increase from 30.2 billion metric tons in 2008 to 43.2 billion metric tons in 2035. Significant steps are necessary to reduce the dependence on fossil fuel and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Renewable and alternative energy technologies can assist in reducing the use of fossil fuels and can reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, most of the renewable energy technologies currently available are in their rudimentary stages and have not been widely deployed around the world.;This dissertation examines the deployment of the alternative technologies for real world applications. It discusses the use of alternative energy technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells, solar panels, wind turbines, biogas production, and waste-to-energy conversion for real-world applications. Specifically, it analyzes the steps necessary for the deployment of alternative energy technologies, its feasibility, and the lessons learned from different projects. Subsequently, use of these technologies will lead to energy security, higher energy efficiency, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. |
