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Generating/Sources/Renewable/Non ENERGY (Energy Sources (Coal (Cheap, Non…
Generating/Sources/Renewable/Non ENERGY
Generating eletricity
Generators are the devices that transfer kinetic energy into electrical energy.
Renewable/Non energy sources
Fossil fuels are non-renewable because they will run out one day.
Burning fossil fuels generates greenhouse gases and relying on them for energy generation is unsustainable. Hence the need to find more renewable, sustainable ways of generating energy.
Renewable or infinite energy resources are sources of power that quickly replenish themselves and can be used again and again.
Energy Sources
Solar
Energy from sunlight is captured in solar panels and converted into electricity.
Costly
Renewable
Wind
Renewable
Wind turbines (modern windmills) turn wind energy into electricity.
Tidal
The movement of tides drives turbines.
Renewable
Wave
The movement of seawater in and out of a cavity
Renewable
Biomass
Animal/plant waste and organic materials
Long term energy source
Burning materials leads to global warming
Coal
Cheap
Non Renewable
Burning = greenhouse gas
Fossil fuel
Limited supply
Oil
Cheap
Greenhouse gas
Limited supply
Natural gas
Limited supply
Greenhouse gas
cheap
Nuclear
Long time supply
Possible meltdown
Chernobyl