Article Title: The Rise of Renewable Energy

Author/Source: Daniel M. Kammen

A: List the major ideas, concepts or key points- point by point
Solar cells provide small percentage of generating electricity
Annual production increased 25% per year
Solar cells can be installed wherever
Kenya has the most number of solar power plants
Solar thermal systems are on the rise
Solar competes with coal fired power
Wind power generates 60000 in 2005
European Union jumped 40000 MW
Wind electricity in US .5%
US enormous potential because of Great Plain states
ethanol can be produced with cellulosic sources
Green diesel heating of organic materials and capturing hydrogen and carbon monixide
16 billion liters of ethanol sold in 2005
Promote diversity and energy security causing governments to look towards the
renewable energy
Funding is needed
Renewable energy can cause a change in industry

B: Summarize the AUTHORs main point or idea- at LEAST 1-2 paragraphs
Renewable energy is the future of energy for the world. Wind power, solar power, and green
biofuels can reshape the environment in a better way. Informing that these renewable energies
have little to no emissions, these can help us change and turn around the environment. The
practices of renewable energy are becoming more popular throughout governments. With
promise of these energies, we can create a better society with renewable energy.
C: Write a reaction paragraph to the article stating your own thoughts on the topic, using specific
citations from the article to support your views
I found it interesting that 16 billion liters of ethanol were sold in 2005. Although, there
seems to be less funding for the renewable energy systems. I personally think the benefits of
renewable energy is worth the cons. We will have to look towards renewable energy if we are to
continue living with our lifestyle. The problem will be solved by these renewable energy systems
because it has to. Promoting these energies in the positive and negative light will help the public
understand the greatness of it.
So What?
It is important to know about renewable
energy types.
Says Who?
The author and the various sources.
What if..?
What if there we used more renewable energy
in exchange of fossil fuels?
What Does This Remind Me Of?
This reminds me of the False Promise of
Biofuels.