Alternative Energy Sources
by Sandy Simpson
Solar
Solar energy is radiant light and heat from the sun. It has been harnessed by humans since ancient times.
Hydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity is the term referring to electricity generated by hydropower. Hydropower is the production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water. It is the most widely used form of renewable energy. It accounts for 16% of the world’s electricity generation.
Wind Power
Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form on energy, such as using wind turbines to make electrical power.
The benefits of wind power is that it is both plentiful and renewable.
It uses little land and produces no greenhouse gas emissions.