SOURCES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
Renewable Energy Sources DefinitionAny sources of energy (obviously, natural) which can be replaced and used repeatedly are called "Sources of Renewable Energy".
A few examples of renewable energy sources are:
Geothermal Energy
- Geothermal energy is the heat from within the Earths crust.
- It's environmentally friendly and sustainable.
- From below the earth surface, the sream drives generators in the plant producing energy.
- Geothermal energy is limited to sources where there are water sources near hot bedrock.
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Solar Energy
- One of the most used sources of energy. It is easily available.
- Solar panels convert solar energy into electricity, later we use it for our benefits.
- Also, solar energy could be used to heat up water and other things. We all know that.
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Hydro-Electric Energy
- Using the potential energy of water to rotate a turbine, electricity can also be produced
- Hydro-electric power is limited to where water is available.
- We know that, Earth 71% of water. So, using those water electricity can be produced.
- Also, the creation of dams can cause some environmental impacts.
- For examples- changes in water levels, flow paths.
· Wind Energy
- Using windmills power from wind is turned to energy.
- It's very popular for energy production.
- You will get to see these type of production mainlly near sea areas.
- At the same time, it is generally limited to certain areas which are open and have a continuous flow of wind.
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Tidal Energy
- Tidal energy is generated using energy in tides to make power.
- Ebb & flow of tides creates energy.
· Biomass
- Let's talk about examples first- Wood Waste,Landfill, Municipal solid waste, biogas, wood ethanol etc.
- Burning of biomass causes the chemical energy in biomass to release heat which is then used to power turbines to generate electricity.
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Wave Energy
- Energy from waves can also be used to produce electricity.
- The vertical movement of waves is used to generate electricity.
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