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RENEWABLE ENERGY:

Renewable energy comes from natural resources that are replenished over time, such as sunlight,
wind, and water. Unlike fossil fuels, renewable energy sources produce minimal greenhouse gas
emissions, making them environmentally friendly.

Types of Renewable Energy:

• Solar Energy: Converts sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic (PV) panels or solar
thermal systems. It's widely used for residential and commercial power generation.

• Wind Energy: Harvests kinetic energy from wind using turbines. Wind farms, both onshore
and offshore, are major contributors to global electricity supply.

• Hydropower: Utilizes flowing or falling water to generate electricity. Dams and hydroelectric
plants are common implementations.

• Geothermal Energy: Extracts heat from the Earth’s core for electricity generation and direct
heating.

• Biomass Energy: Converts organic materials like wood, agricultural residues, and waste into
energy.

Benefits:

• Reduces dependence on fossil fuels.

• Mitigates climate change by lowering carbon emissions.

• Provides sustainable and abundant energy sources.

Challenges:

• High initial investment for infrastructure.

• Dependence on weather conditions for solar and wind energy.

• Land and ecological impact of large-scale installations.

Despite these challenges, renewable energy is key to achieving global sustainability goals.

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