Alternative Energy Basics
There are many forms of renewable energy. Most of these renewable energies depend in one way or another on sunlight.
- Solar energy is the direct conversion of sunlight using panels or collectors.
- Wind and hydroelectric power are the direct result of differential heating of the Earth’s surface which leads to air moving about (wind) and precipitation forming as the air is lifted.
- Biomass energy is stored sunlight contained in plants.
- **Geothermal and tidal energy do not derive from the sun
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