Overview of Renewable Energy Sources and Technologies

Renewable energy

Power sources that replenish naturally over time.

Wind energy

Power generated from wind using turbines.

Wind farm

Group of wind turbines generating electricity together.

Solar technologies

Methods for capturing and converting solar energy.

Passive solar

Building design to utilize sunlight for heating.

Active solar

Use of photovoltaic cells to generate electricity.

Photovoltaic cells

Devices converting sunlight directly into electricity.

Tidal energy

Power harnessed from ocean tides' gravitational pull.

Tidal barrage

Dam across a river mouth generating tidal power.

Estuary barrage

Tidal barrage built where river meets sea.

Hydroelectricity

Electricity produced from moving water through turbines.

Reservoir

Water storage behind a dam for hydroelectric power.

Wave energy

Power generated from the movement of ocean waves.

Biomass

Organic materials used for energy production.

Vegetable oils

Used oils processed for diesel engine fuel.

Biomass crops

Plants grown specifically for energy production.

Environmental impact

Effects of energy production on ecosystems and habitats.

Fossil fuels

Non-renewable energy sources like coal and oil.

Global warming

Increase in Earth's temperature due to greenhouse gases.

Energy needs

Total energy consumption requirements of a region.

Pollution concerns

Environmental issues arising from energy production methods.

Electricity generation

Process of producing electrical power from various sources.

Land use

Impact of energy production on agricultural land availability.