Sustainable
Engineering
and
Renewable
A Path Toward a Greener Future
Energy
Presented by :
Shivam Mali
Ansh Bari
Department :
Mechanical Engineering
Introduction
1 What is 2 • 3 Importance:
Sustainable Focus on meeting current Addressing climate
Engineering?
The design and operation needs without change.
of systems that use compromising future
resources efficiently and generations.
minimize environmental
impact.
4 • 5 •
Reducing resource depletion. Creating long-term environmental
sustainability.
Key Concepts in Sustainable
Engineering
Resource
Energy Efficiency Conservation Lifecycle Analysis
Designing systems that use Minimizing the use of natural Evaluating the environmental
less energy to achieve the resources and finding impact of a product or
same or better results. alternative materials. process throughout its entire
lifespan.
Minimizing Waste and
Social and Economic
Pollution
Reducing the amount of waste generated and Responsibility
Considering the social and economic impacts of
finding ways to recycle or reuse materials. engineering projects on communities and the
environment.
Challenges in Traditional
Engineering
Dependency High levels of Inefficient Environmental
on non- pollution (CO2, resource degradation
renewable waste management. and loss of
energy materials). biodiversity.
sources (fossil
Fossil fuels are finite Pollution harms the Traditional Human activities are
fuels).
resources that environment and engineering practices causing significant
contribute to climate human health. often waste resources damage to
change. and energy. ecosystems and
biodiversity.
Renewable Energy
Sources
Solar Energy Solar panels, photovoltaic
cells, solar thermal systems.
Wind Energy Wind turbines, offshore wind
farms.
Hydropower Dams, tidal power, wave
energy.
Geothermal Energy Earth's heat for electricity
and heating.
Biomass Energy Organic matter converted to
fuel (biogas, biofuels).
The Role of Sustainable
Engineering in Renewable
Energy
Designing Efficient
Systems
Innovations in energy generation, storage, and distribution.
Energy
Management
Smart grids, energy storage systems.
Material
Selection
Using recyclable and low-impact materials.
Waste Reduction
Optimizing energy use and reducing emissions.
Case Study: Solar
Energy Projects
1 Overview of notable solar projects
(e.g., Solar City, large-scale solar
farms).
These projects demonstrate the potential of solar
energy to provide clean and sustainable electricity.
2 Impact on local communities,
economy, and environment.
Solar energy projects can create jobs, boost local
economies, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Advantages of
Renewable Energy
Environmentally
Friendly
Low to zero carbon emissions.
Sustainable
Infinite supply, unlike fossil fuels.
Economic
Benefits
Job creation in renewable energy sectors.
Energy
Independence
Reduces dependency on imported fuels.
Challenges in Renewable
Energy
Intermittency High Initial Energy Land Use
Costs Storage
Solar and wind energy Infrastructure and Current limitations in Some renewable
depend on weather setup can be storing renewable energy projects
conditions. expensive. energy. require large land
areas.
Innovations in Sustainable
Engineering
Smart Grids Energy Storage Waste-to- Carbon Capture
Balancing supply and Batteries, hydrogen fuel Energy
Converting waste Technologies to trap
demand efficiently. cells. products into usable and store CO2
energy. emissions.
