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Renewable and Non
Renewable and Non
Renewable Energy Definition Is energy that can be replenished when used up. Such sources are always available. Solar energy, Wind energy, Biomass energy, Geothermal energy and Water. Most of resources are fairly non-polluting and available locally. Have continuous supply. Non-renewable energy Is the sources cannot be replenished used up. Such sources are not always available. Petroleum, Nuclear reactor, Natural Gas, Coal, Charcoal, Cause pollution and global warming. Limited supply only
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Solar energy comes directly from the sun. Solar energy is used to heat water in homes and to produce electrical energy. Wind Energy
Wind is moving air. It has kinetic energy. Windmills transform this energy into electrical energy. Biomass energy
Biomass energy is obtained from plants and animals waste materials. The burning of biomass fuels releases heat energy and generates electrical energy. water
Energy in water is used to generate electricity in hydroelectric power stations. Non-renewable energy resources
Fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum and natural gas are burnt to produce heat energy for cooking and moving vehicles and machines. These fuels also be used to generate electricity. Nuclear energy is generated in nuclear reactors. Nuclear energy is used to generate electrical energy and power submarines, ships and satellites. Radioactive.