Alternatives for Energy Stressed Cities

Abstract

In a world where nonrenewable fuel shortage is looming large, finding alternative sources of energy to satisfy energy requirements has become a matter of profound importance. Wind power and solar power are such alternatives. Trapping wind and solar energy in any manner could help us in this concern. Thus if this idea is realized, it has the potential to bring about not only substantial reduction in costs of fuels and carbon emission but also cut down the electricity bills thereby revolutionizing the concept of green energy as something phenomenal and beyond a niche of green-minded environmentalists. The idea of smart cities can be realized by making them self-sustainable. This can be done by installing a number of small turbines connected to same axis along with solar panels on top of all tall buildings of the smart city which will produce green electricity. Hence there will be a decrease in the consumption of nonrenewable resources like petroleum and coal which leads to the emission of various toxic gases and waste products causing harm to the environment. Planning for underground metros will be essential for a smart city in order to save space and time. Clean electricity can also be generated by installation of wind turbines in underground metros. This will not only help to generate electricity but also decrease the number of cars on road which in turn will decrease the pollution.