Sources of renewable energy include, among others, wind energy,
solar energy, and hydroelectric energy. With different groups
fighting to maintain or increase their relevance on the world
energy stage, many myths about these energy sources pervade our
understanding of how, and how well, they work. Five myths in
particular emerge consistently, and should be overcome for you to
better understand how the world is powered.
1. Renewable Energy Is Expensive
Many forms of renewable energy require up-front investments,
whether for individual consumers, companies, or governmental
organizations. But those investments tend to pay off quickly in
energy cost savings. Further, as competition increases for
providers of equipment and services in this industry, those
up-front costs are diminishing steadily.
