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Types of Renewable Energy Sources

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Wave Energy

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Energy generated from the movement of surface waves, often using floating turbines or oscillating water columns. An example is a wave power farm at sea.

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Wind Energy

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Energy generated from the kinetic power of the wind, captured by wind turbines. An example is wind farms with multiple large turbines in windy areas.

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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

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Energy from sunlight concentrated by mirrors to heat a fluid, which then produces steam to drive turbines. An example is the Ivanpah Solar Power Facility.

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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)

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Energy from the temperature difference between warmer surface water and colder deep water, typically using a heat engine. An example is the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii.

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Solar Energy

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Energy harnessed from the sun via photovoltaic cells which convert sunlight directly into electricity. An example is solar panels on a home's rooftop.

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Hydropower

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Energy created by moving water, typically harnessed by a dam that drives a turbine to generate electricity. An example is the Hoover Dam.

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Geothermal Energy

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Energy from the heat of the Earth's core, accessed by drilling and then converting steam into electricity. An example is the Geysers Geothermal Complex.

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Tidal Energy

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Energy obtained from tidal forces, using the rise and fall of sea levels to generate electricity. An example is a tidal barrage generating power.

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Landfill Gas to Energy

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Energy produced by capturing and using methane and other gases from decomposing waste in landfills. An example is a landfill gas power plant.

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Biomass Energy

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Energy derived from organic materials like wood, waste, and alcohol fuels. An example is a power plant using wood chips for fuel.

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