FORMS OF ENERGY

1. Electrical Energy - Energy derived from the movement of charged particles, typically
electrons, through a conductor. It is commonly generated from various sources such as fossil
fuels, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, and solar power, and is used to power electrical devices and
systems.

2. Thermal Energy - Energy associated with the temperature of an object or substance. It

arises from the movement of particles within an object or substance. Thermal energy is often
used for heating, cooking, or generating electricity through steam turbines.

3. Light Energy - Energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye.
Various sources including the sun produce it, artificial light sources like light bulbs, and natural
phenomena like bioluminescence.

4. Green Energy - Energy generated from renewable sources that have minimal impact on the
environment and produce low levels of greenhouse gases. Examples include solar energy, wind
energy, hydroelectric energy, and biomass energy.

5. Wave Energy - Energy derived from the movement of waves on the surface of the ocean.
Devices such as wave turbines or oscillating water columns can capture this energy and convert
it into electricity.

6. Heat Energy - Energy transferred from one object to another due to temperature differences.
It is also known as thermal energy. Heat energy can be used for various purposes including
heating buildings, cooking, and generating electricity.

7. Hydroelectric Energy - Energy generated from the gravitational force of flowing or falling
water. It is one of the oldest and most widely used forms of renewable energy, typically
generated by dams and water turbines.

8. Solar Energy - Energy derived from the sun's radiation. It can be captured and converted
into electricity using solar panels (photovoltaic cells) or used directly for heating and lighting.

9. Wind Energy - Energy generated from the movement of air masses due to temperature
differences in the atmosphere. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of the wind into
electricity.
10. Nuclear Energy - Energy released during nuclear reactions, particularly nuclear fission or
fusion. Nuclear power plants use controlled nuclear reactions to generate heat, which is then
converted into electricity.

11. Tidal Energy - Energy generated from the gravitational forces of the moon and the sun
acting on the Earth's oceans, causing tidal movements. Tidal power plants capture this energy
using turbines, similar to hydroelectric dams.

12. Biomass Energy - Energy derived from organic materials such as plants, agricultural
residues, and organic waste. Biomass can be burned directly for heat or converted into biogas
or biofuels for electricity generation or transportation.

13. Kinetic Energy - Energy possessed by an object due to its motion. It is directly proportional
to the mass of the object and the square of its velocity.

14. Geothermal Energy - Energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface. It
can be harnessed for electricity generation through geothermal power plants or for direct
heating and cooling applications.