1 Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, Nigeria.
2 Department of Chemical Sciences, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State, Nigeria.
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria.
4 School of Science, Federal Polytechnic Damaturu, Nigeria.
5 Department of Civil Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria.
6 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
7 Department of Chemical Innovation and Regulation, University of Bologna, Italy.
World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2025, 15(01), 010-024
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjaets.2025.15.1.0156
Received on 01 February 2025; revised on 25 March 2025; accepted on 27 March 2025
Concerns about climate change and environmental damage, together with the growing need for energy worldwide, have made the switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy technology imperative. This review looks at new developments in solar, wind, hydropower, biomass, and geothermal energy, highlighting their role in preserving natural resources, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and enhancing air quality. Innovations such as perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells, hybrid energy storage systems, and smart grid integration have significantly enhanced efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Despite the environmental benefits, challenges such as land use conflicts, resource consumption, and waste management persist. Effective policy frameworks, investment in sustainable materials, and circular economy approaches are critical to maximizing the potential of renewable energy technologies. This review underscores the imperative for continued research and strategic implementation to achieve long-term environmental sustainability.
Renewable Energy; Environmental Sustainability; Solar Energy; Wind Power; Hydropower; Biomass Energy; Geothermal Energy; Energy Storage
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Nathan Oghenesuvwe Udele, John Oluwapelumi Oladeinde, Ezekiel Ezekiel Smart, Abdulrahman Abba Goni, David Idoko, Joshua Maikato Musa and Peter Obaloluwa Agboola. Advancements in renewable energy technologies and their impact on environmental sustainability. World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 2025, 15(01), 010-024. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjaets.2025.15.1.0156.
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