Tag: wind energy
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Differences between Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy
Differences between Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy Ever flick a switch and wonder where that electricity comes from? These days the distinguishing factor is whether it was produced by fossil fuels or clean energy sources. Examples of clean energy are sunshine, wind, rushing rivers, and even the heat beneath our feet! So what exactly is the…
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What is Wind Energy?
Harnessing the Power of Wind Energy: Understanding the Basics Wind energy is a renewable power source that uses the kinetic energy of moving air harnessed by wind turbines, to generate electricity. Wind is generated by the sun’s uneven heating of the Earth’s surface. This process causes air masses to move, resulting in the wind we feel.…
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What is Renewable Energy?
What is Renewable Energy? Also referred to as clean energy, this is energy that is derived from resources naturally replenished in a human timeframe. Renewable energy has become the preferred replacement for fossil fuels in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions as they have lower CO2 emissions. For instance, coal is used in power plant…