Renewable Energy

These are energy sources that will not run out but are not limitless all at one time, replenishment takes time.

These are resources that are not directly influenced by human consumption

Sources of energy that can and will eventually be completely depleted after a period of time

Wind rotates wind turbines, which convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.

Solar energy takes advantage of the heat from the sun and turns it into usable electrical energy.

Photovoltaic energy is energy converted into electrical energy from the radiant energy of the sun.

Water is pumped deep into the earth where it is heated and turned to steam. This steam then rises to the surface where it turns a turbine to then create electrical energy

This is energy created by taking advantage of flowing or falling water, the force of which can be used to create electrical energy.

Biomass Energy is collected by burning plants, which release leftover solar energy that has been stored in their cells. This energy can then be converted into electrical energy.

Different natural materials can be converted into a fuels source to replace unleaded and diesel fuels. The two bigger ones are ethanol and leftover oils from restaurant fryers.

Hydrogen fuel cells combine hydrogen and oxygen to create water, and during the process, chemical energy is released, which can be harnessed and converted into electrical energy.

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