Humanities class

BBS
RENEWABLE ENERGY by Fariz & muzammil
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Definition Why we need it? It's Advantage

It's disadvantage Examples of renewables End.

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 DEFINITION
Renewable energy is energy derived
from natural sources that are
replenished at a higher rate than
they are consumed. Sunlight and
windRenewable energy sources are
plentiful and all around us.
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WHY WE
NEED IT
Generating energy that produces no
greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels
and reduces some types of air pollution that
helps with climate change.
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ADVANTAGES
• Renewable energy won’t run out
DISADVANTAGES
• Renewable energy has high costs
• Renewable energy has lower maintenance
• Renewables have limited storage
• Renewables save money
• Renewable energy sources have
• Renewable energy has environmental
geographic limits
benefits
• Renewables aren’t always 100% carbon-free
• Renewable energy leads to cleaner water
and air
• Renewable energy creates jobs
• Renewable energy can cut down on waste
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Wind: This takes advantage of wind motion to generate electricity. Wind motion is brought about by the
heat from the sun, and rotation of the earth, mainly via the Coriolis Effect.
Solar: It taps heat from the sun to produce energy for the generation of electricity, heating, and lighting
homes and commercial buildings.
Hydropower: Utilizes moving water to produce electricity. Moving water creates high energy that can be
harnessed and turned into power.
Biomass: Together with snow and rain, sunlight is essential for plant growth. Organic matter that
constitutes plants is referred to as biomass, which can be utilized to generate electricity, chemicals or
fuels to power vehicles.
Ocean: Takes advantage of rising and falling of tides to generate electricity
Geothermal: Leverages heat from underneath the earth to generate electricity.
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