Alternative Energy Sources

Definition

These are sources of energy that are different from traditional fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas. They often include renewable resources like solar power, wind power, and hydropower.

Related terms

Solar Power: Solar power is an alternative energy source that converts sunlight into electricity either directly using photovoltaics or indirectly through concentrated solar power systems.

Wind Power: Wind power is another form of alternative energy where we use the wind's kinetic energy to generate electricity.

Hydropower: Hydropower is an alternative energy source where electricity is generated by the movement of water from higher to lower elevations.