Renewable Energy Basics

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What is renewable energy?

Renewable energy is energy from sources that naturally replenish, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal.

Name three common types of renewable energy sources.

Three common types of renewable energy are solar, wind, and hydroelectric.

What is solar power?

Solar power is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, using photovoltaic cells or solar thermal systems.

How does wind energy work?

Wind energy is generated by using wind turbines to convert moving air's kinetic energy into electricity.

What role does hydroelectric power play in renewable resources?

Hydroelectric power generates electricity by using a dam or diversion structure to alter the flow of a river to drive turbines that generate electricity.


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