Hydroelectric energy, also known as hydroelectric power or hydroelectricity, is a type of energy that generates electricity by harnessing the power of moving water, such as a waterfall. Hydroelectric power is the most widely used renewable energy source. China is the world’s greatest hydroelectric power producer. The United States, Brazil, Canada, India, and Russia are among the world’s biggest hydropower producers. Hydropower accounts for over 71% of all renewable electricity generated on the planet.
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Biomass Energy – Definition, Advantages and Future
Biomass energy is energy generated or produced by living or once-living organisms. Plants receive the sun’s energy through photosynthesis and transform carbon dioxide and water into nutrients. They store this energy in biomass (carbohydrates). We can convert this stored energy into useable energy in both direct and indirect ways. We can burn biomass directly to provide heat, turn it directly to electricity, or process it into biofuel (indirect).
Read moreFuel Cells- Definition, Advantages and Future
Fuel cells are electrochemical cells that use a pair of redox reactions to transform the chemical energy of a fuel (typically hydrogen) and an oxidising agent (usually oxygen) into electricity. It finds various applications, including transportation, industrial/commercial/residential structures, and long-term grid energy storage in reversible systems.
Read moreTidal Energy – Definition, Advantages and Future
Tidal energy is a form of renewable energy in which we convert the tidal action in the ocean to electric power. It takes advantage of the natural rise and fall of coastal tidal waters. The interaction of the Sun’s and Moon’s gravitational fields generates these tides. The variation in water level generated by tides includes a lot of potential energy. We convert this potential energy to electrical energy in a tidal power station.
Read moreWind Energy: Definition, Advantages, and Future
Wind energy or wind power refers to the process of using the wind to generate mechanical or electrical power. This mechanical energy can be employed for specialized purposes such as pumping water or it can be converted to electricity using a generator. A wind farm is a collection of wind turbines that are all located in the same area. A huge wind farm can include hundreds of separate wind turbines spread out over a vast region.
Read moreSolar Energy- Definition, Advantages and Future
Sun emits radiation in the form of electromagnetic waves in all directions. This radiation has the potential to increase the temperature of materials, cause chemical reactions and generate electricity. Solar energy is the radiant heat and light from the Sun that we capture using a variety of technologies, including solar power to create electricity, solar thermal energy, such as solar water heating, and solar architecture.
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