Renewable energy resources and non renewable energy resources

Renewable energy resources and non renewable energy resources 

     Energy sources can be broadly classified into renewable and non-renewable categories. 
Renewable sources, like solar, wind, and hydropower, are naturally replenished and can be used sustainably. Non-renewable sources, such as fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) and nuclear energy, are finite and their extraction and use Renewable energy resources and can have environmental consequences. 

Renewable Energy Sources:-

Solar Energy:-
 Harnessing the sun's radiant energy through photovoltaic (PV) panels or concentrated solar power (CSP). 

Wind Energy: -
  Utilizing wind turbines to convert wind's kinetic energy into electricity.

Hydropower: 
Generating electricity from the force of flowing water, typically at dams. 

Geothermal Energy: -
Tapping into the Earth's internal heat for electricity generation or heating. 

Biomass Energy: -
Obtaining energy from organic matter like wood, crops, or waste. 

Tidal Energy: -
Capturing the energy of ocean tides using turbines or other devices.

Wave Energy: -
Harnessing the kinetic energy of ocean waves for electricity generation. 

Biofuels: -
Fuels produced from biomass, such as biodiesel and ethanol, which can be used in vehicles and for other purposes. 

Hydrogen: -
While hydrogen is an energy carrier, not a primary source, it can be produced using renewable energy sources and used in fuel cells to generate electricity. 

Non-Renewable Energy Sources:-
Fossil Fuels:
Coal:-
 A sedimentary rock primarily used for electricity generation through combustion. 
Oil: -
 A liquid fossil fuel used for transportation, heating, and electricity generation. 
Natural Gas:-
 A gaseous fossil fuel used for heating, electricity generation, and industrial processes. 
Nuclear Energy:-
Obtained from nuclear fission, where the nucleus of an atom is split to release energy. 

Energy Generation Processes:

Fossil Fuels:-
Combustion of fossil fuels releases heat, which is then used to produce steam, which drives turbines connected to generators to produce electricity. 

Nuclear Power:-
Nuclear fission releases heat, which is used to produce steam, which drives turbines connected to generators to produce electricity. 

Renewable Energy:-
Each renewable energy source has its own specific method of energy conversion, such as:

Solar: -
Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electricity, while concentrated solar power uses mirrors to focus sunlight onto a receiver to generate heat, which is then used to produce electricity. 

Wind: -
Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of wind into electricity. 

Hydropower: -
The force of water turns turbines connected to generators to produce electricity. 

Geothermal: -
Heat from the earth is used to produce steam, which drives turbines connected to generators. 

Biomass:-
 Combustion or decomposition of biomass releases heat, which can be used to produce steam and electricity. 

Tidal and Wave Energy:-
 Tidal and wave energy converters use the movement of tides and waves to generate electricity. 

MJF Lion ER YK Sharma 

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