Renewable Energy Details
Renewable energy sources are crucial for a sustainable future. Here's an overview of various renewable energy sources and their details.
Solar Energy
- What is it? Solar energy is derived from the sun's radiation.
- How does it work? Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight into electricity.
- Advantages: Clean, abundant, and has a low environmental impact.
- Disadvantages: High initial cost, and efficiency depends on weather conditions.
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
- What is it? Wind energy is obtained from the kinetic energy of wind.
- How does it work? Wind turbines convert wind into mechanical power, which is then converted into electricity.
- Advantages: Clean, inexhaustible, and has a low environmental impact.
- Disadvantages: Visual impact, noise pollution, and can affect wildlife.
Wind Energy
Hydro Energy
- What is it? Hydro energy is generated by harnessing the energy of flowing water.
- How does it work? Hydroelectric power plants use turbines to convert the kinetic energy of water into electricity.
- Advantages: Reliable, renewable, and has a low environmental impact.
- Disadvantages: Can disrupt ecosystems and requires large areas of land.
Hydro Energy
Geothermal Energy
- What is it? Geothermal energy is heat derived from the Earth's interior.
- How does it work? Geothermal power plants use steam or hot water to generate electricity.
- Advantages: Clean, constant, and has a low environmental impact.
- Disadvantages: High initial cost and can cause land subsidence.
Geothermal Energy
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