Energy resources are essential to mankind as he deploys them in his daily life. Be it electricity, cooking or heating, we all need fossil fuels to run our daily lives. Even if we try to save the energy we use it won't be sufficient to meet the growing demand. Fossil fuels being non renewable energy resources they are not available readily. Even though there are major oil producing countries it's not sufficient to meet the demands of the entire world due to the increasing population. If these non renewable resources are consumed at a very high rate our future generations will be left with no fossil fuels to use. Soaring prices in crude oil, depletion of fossil fuels, global warming, air pollution and sudden climatic change are the main global issues. We can overcome these issues to some extent only through alternative energy solutions.

Alternative energy solutions like solar and wind energy are renewable resources unlike fossil fuels, which are likely to get depleted after a certain period of time. Home users and industrial users in certain countries make use of renewable energy resources. It is expected that the demand for these resources will increase in future as the prices go down. Crude oil and other fossil fuels are not produced in all countries. Major crude oil producing countries should meet the domestic demand first and then export it to other countries that are in need of crude oil. Sometimes, when there is a shortage in supply of crude oil some countries face a major crisis and moreover the prices increase. In case of renewable energy resources like solar and wind power, energy from the sun and wind will be readily available as it is natural and always free.

The fear of global warming, air pollution and depletion of fossil fuels is driving many countries to switch to green energy resources. Replacing fossil fuels with alternative energy solutions will save our environment and money in the long run. Due to the increasing prices in fossil fuels and the release of greenhouse gases, few countries have started investing in renewable energy business. Usage of these resources will be beneficial to consumers and career opportunities will also expand. Some people are ready to use fossil fuels even if the prices skyrocket, as usage of non-renewable resources has become essential. They even pay huge amount on their electricity bills but switching to alternative energy solutions is not the best option for them due to the initial investment.

If we deploy all the fossil fuels to supplement our day-to-day needs and pollute our environment, we will be at a greater risk in future. It's our duty to keep our planet clean and green so that our future generations do not suffer. Using alternative energy solutions will not only save the environment but it will also help in global economic development. Apart from these benefits they also provide lot of employment opportunities for constructors and researchers. Some home users make a small investment and buy Do-It-Yourself kits for various purposes such as heating their homes, cooking and for generating electricity.