Energy Sources in Natural and Anthropogenic Ecosystems
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https://doi.org/10.61326/silvaworld.v3i2.256Keywords:
Fuels, Renewable energy, Solar energy, Telluric energyAbstract
This study makes an inventory, a classification and a SWOT analysis of all energy sources that support the functionality of natural and man-made systems. The analysis is carried out at the planetary level, taking into account the entire ecosphere. It is an interdisciplinary study based on literature, integrating information from the field of ecology with that of physics, chemistry, biology, meteorology, and geography. The study carries out an inventory of all types of energy sources; makes a classification of these sources according to their origin and determines which is the most advantageous source through a SWOT analysis. The entire activity of the earth is supported by two large categories of energy sources, namely solar energy and telluric energy. Currently, ten types of energy sources are used or are in the experimental stage, five sources with solar origin and five sources with telluric origin. The most advantageous energy source in terms of regeneration capacity, production costs and ecological footprint is the biofuels. The conclusions of this study are very useful in the realization of energy production strategies and the selection of the most advantageous sources in terms of cost and benefit.
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