Alternative Energy Sources Forouzan Faridian And David Kukla
Solar Energy Solar Panels convert sunlight to electrical energy
Wind Darrieus wind turbines use a vertical axis system that allows the turbine to be closer to the ground.
Fossil Fuels Fossil fuels include the combustion of coal and oil, methane and other hydrocarbons
Biomass Biomass is a source of energy that includes wood, agricultural products, solid waste, land fill gas and liquid fuels.
Hydroelectric Gravity and water play key roles in the production of electrical energy from falling water.
Geothermal The Earth’s interior heat supplies energy to produce electricity from steam powered generators.
Nuclear About 100 nuclear plants supply energy to various communities, especially in the Midwest and East.
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