Alternative sources of energy

Alternative sources of energy are present in nature and can be

replenished quickly. These are also known as non conventional sources
of energy. Alternative sources of energy do not use fossil fuel. They do
not causes pollution and can be consumed over a long period without
being exhausted.
Many renewable sources of energy come under the category
of alternative sources or non conventional sources of energy. For
example, solar energy,wind energy,wave energy and geothermal energy.

Types of alternative sources of Energy

The types of alternative sources of energy are:

Wind Energy: The kinetic energy of the high speed is used to generate
electricity by wind power power generators. Windmills harness wind
energy. Awind mill consists of a tall pole on the top which a fan like
structure is attached. This fan like structure is called a wind turbine.

The force of high speed winds makes the blades of the fan attached to
the windmill rotate. The blades of the windmill are connected to a shaft
of a generator, which also rotates with the movement of blades. This
makes the generator produce electricity. A windmill is also used to lift
water from a well. Wind energy is a renewable source of energy.