Exploring Alternative Energy Sources

This chapter examines various alternative energy solutions, focusing on landfill mass and biomass as potential power sources through methods like pyrolysis and bacterial digestion. It further investigates energy storage technologies, including flywheels and pumped hydro systems, along with the complexities of hydrogen as a fuel and the challenges of geothermal and fracking practices in the U.S. Highlights include recent advancements in geothermal energy production and the ongoing quest for efficient, sustainable energy innovations.