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Fossil Fuels
Fossil fuels are burned to release chemical energy.
Biofuels
Biofuels come from plants and animals and can be burned to release energy.
Water Energy
Water can store Potential energy (like in dams or waves) and this energy can be used to generate electricity.
Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy comes from heat inside the Earth.
Nuclear energy
Nuclear power uses special materials (like uranium) that release a lot of energy when they are split (called fission).
Solar Cells (panels)
Solar cells convert sunlight directly into electricity.
Solar Thermal Energy
Solar panels can also be used to heat water using sunlight.
Wind Energy
Wind energy is created by the movement of air caused by the Sun heating the Earth.
