Other Sources of Electricity Sustainable Power

Alternative Energy Sources

Energy sources that use renewable resources instead of fossil fuels, including solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydroelectricity, tidal power, wave power, biofuels, hydrogen fuel cells, nuclear fission, fusion, and carbon sequestration.

Solar Power

A renewable energy source that captures sunlight and converts it into electricity or heat. It is emissions-free and low maintenance.

Solar Farms

Large-scale installations that convert sunlight into electrical energy, often used to power homes, businesses, and entire communities.

Solar Photovoltaics

Devices that convert sunlight directly into electricity using semiconductor materials.

Wind Power

A clean and renewable energy source that uses wind turbines to convert wind energy into electricity.

Geothermal Power

A renewable energy source that harnesses the Earth’s internal heat to generate electricity.

Biomass Energy

Energy produced from organic matter, such as wood and agricultural waste, which can be used as fuel.

Hydroelectricity

Energy generated by using the force of falling or flowing water to turn turbines.

Tidal Power

Energy harnessed from the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, utilizing the rise and fall of sea levels.

Wave Power

Energy generated from the surface motion of ocean waves.

Biofuels

Liquid fuels produced from plant material, offering a renewable alternative to fossil fuels.

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Devices that convert chemical energy from fuels like hydrogen into electrical energy.

Nuclear Fission

The process of splitting an atom's nucleus to release energy for electricity generation.

Nuclear Fusion

The process of combining two hydrogen atoms to form helium, releasing energy; it has potential as a future energy source.

Carbon Sequestration

The long-term storage of carbon to reduce atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases.

Finite Resource

Natural resources that cannot be replenished at the pace of their consumption, typically referring to fossil fuels.

Global Warming

The gradual increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the combustion of fossil fuels.

Greenhouse Gases

Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to climate change; includes CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide.

Clean Coal Technology

Technologies designed to reduce carbon emissions and other pollutants from coal-burning power plants.

Intermittent Energy Sources

Energy sources such as solar and wind that are not always available, depending on weather conditions.

Carbon Footprint

The total amount of greenhouse gases produced to support human activities, typically measured in carbon dioxide equivalents.