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Wave Power
Extraction of energy from surface ocean waves to generate electricity using wave energy converters. Type of power generated: Electrical power.
Photovoltaic Solar Power
Direct conversion of sunlight into electricity using solar cells, typically made from semiconductor materials. Type of power generated: Electrical power.
Wind Power
Harnessing the kinetic energy of wind using turbines to turn generators. Type of power generated: Electrical power.
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Use of mirrors or lenses to concentrate a large area of sunlight, or solar thermal energy, onto a small area to produce steam that generates electricity via turbines. Type of power generated: Electrical power.
Fuel Cells
Generation of electricity through chemical reactions between a fuel (usually hydrogen) and an oxidant, producing water as a byproduct. Type of power generated: Electrical power.
Hydroelectric Power
Generation of electrical power through the flow of water from higher to lower elevations, typically through a dam. Type of power generated: Electrical power.
Biomass Energy
Production of electrical power through the combustion of organic materials like wood, agricultural waste, and biogas. Type of power generated: Electrical and Thermal power.
Nuclear Fission
Generating heat by splitting the nucleus of atoms, often uranium-235, which is then used to produce steam that turns turbines and generates electricity. Type of power generated: Electrical power.
Tidal Power
Generation of electricity through the movement of tidal flows or the difference in water level during high and low tides. Type of power generated: Electrical power.
Geothermal Power
Extraction of heat from the Earth's interior to generate steam that drives turbines and produces electricity. Type of power generated: Electrical power.
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