Renewable and Non Renewable Energy Sources

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Renewable and Non-

Renewable Energy
Sources
Energy sources are a critical component in our lives. Let's take a closer look at
renewable and non-renewable sources and their important characteristics. We'll
also explore their advantages and different types.

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Renewable vs. Non-Renewable Energy

1 Renewable Energy 🔋 2 Non-Renewable Energy 🔥

Produced from sources that can be Produced from sources that cannot be
replenished naturally over time. replenished naturally over time.
Advantages of Renewable Energy

Reduced Greenhouse Gas Cost Savings 💰


Emissions 🌍
Renewable energy sources, such as solar
Renewable energy produces little to no panels and wind turbines, allow homeowners
greenhouse gases, reducing the impact on our to reduce their utility bills.
environment.

Job Opportunities Energy Independence 🌞

The renewable energy sector is growing Renewable energy allows countries to generate
rapidly, providing new job opportunities across their own energy, reducing reliance on fossil
the globe. fuels imported from other nations.
Important Characteristics of Renewable
Energy Sources

Intermittency Location-Specific Capacity Limitations

Renewable energy sources, Renewable energy sources,


such as solar and wind, are such as tidal or geothermal Renewable energy sources
dependent on weather and energy, are location-specific have lower production capacity
natural conditions, leading to and may not be available compared to non-renewable
fluctuations in energy everywhere. sources, requiring larger
production. installations to meet energy
demands.

Visual Impact

Renewable energy installations,


such as wind farms, may have
Types of Renewable Energy Sources

Wind Energy

Electricity generated using wind turbines that


turn kinetic energy into electrical energy.

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Solar Energy Hydro Energy 💦

The most common renewable energy source, Electricity generated using the kinetic energy
generated from solar panels that convert from falling or moving water.
sunlight into electricity.
Advantages of Non-Renewable Energy

High Energy Production 🔥 Reliable Supply 🏭

Non-renewable energy sources have high Non-renewable energy sources have a reliable
energy production capacity, making it easier to and predictable supply of energy, making it
meet high demand. easier to meet demand.

Fossil Fuel by-products 💉 Cheap to Produce 💰

Non-renewable energy produces valuable Non-renewable energy is often less expensive


resources, such as crude oil, that can be used to to produce than renewable sources, making it
produce medicine and other products. more affordable in some cases.
Important Characteristics of Non-
Renewable Energy Sources

Environmental Impact Nonrenewable Pollution

Non-renewable energy sources Non-renewable energy


Non-renewable energy are finite and will eventually production releases pollutants,
production has a significant run out, leading to an energy such as sulfur dioxide and
environmental impact, crisis and reduced availability nitrogen oxides, leading to acid
contributing to greenhouse gas of resources. rain and other forms of
emissions and other negative pollution.
effects on the environment.

Risk

Non-renewable energy
production, particularly nuclear
Types of Non-Renewable Energy Sources

Coal Oil Natural Gas


The most common non- Extracted from underground Extracted from underground
renewable energy source, reserves or offshore platforms or ocean-based reserves and
extracted from underground and refined into a variety of used for heating, electricity
mines or surface mines. products. production, and transportation.

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