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SKILLBILL celebrates the World Water Day!!

World Water Day is celebrated every year on 22 March to raise awareness on the importance of water and the need to conserve and protect it. Water is a vital but also a finite resource that is becoming increasingly scarce. As the world’s population continues to grow, so does the demand for water, and it is important that we find sustainable ways to meet this demand.

One way to meet the increasing demand for energy while saving water is to use renewable water-based energy sources. These energy sources are not only environmentally friendly, but also have the potential to be a reliable and sustainable source of energy for future generations.

Hydropower is one of the most common water-based renewable energy sources. It generates electricity by using the kinetic energy of flowing water to drive turbines. Hydropower plants can be built on rivers or other bodies of water and range from small micro-hydropower plants that supply electricity to homes or small businesses to large hydropower plants that supply electricity to entire cities.

Tidal and wave power plants are also forms of hydropower that generate electricity from the movement of the ocean’s tides and waves. Tidal power plants are usually built in coastal areas where the tides are strong and consistent, while wave power plants are used to convert the energy of the waves into electricity.

Another renewable energy source based on water is Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC). OTEC generates electricity by using the temperature difference between the warm surface water and the cold deep water of the ocean. OTEC plants are usually located in tropical waters where the temperature difference is greatest.

Renewable energy sources based on water have many advantages over conventional energy sources. They are clean, renewable and produce no greenhouse gas emissions. They also have the potential to be a reliable and sustainable source of energy for generations to come.

In addition to their environmental benefits, water-based renewable energy sources also have the potential to provide economic benefits. They can create jobs and spur economic growth, especially in rural areas where they provide a reliable source of energy for small businesses and farms.

On this World Water Day, it is important that we recognise the importance of water and the need to conserve and protect it. Renewable energy sources based on water can play an important role in meeting growing energy demand while saving water and protecting our planet for future generations.

Let us celebrate World Water Day by supporting the use of water-based renewable energy sources and working towards a more sustainable future for all!!