Energy Resources An Overview
Energy Resources An Overview
Energy Resources An Overview
Overview
Energy is essential for powering our modern world. From the fuels
that heat our homes to the electricity that powers our devices, energy
resources come in many forms and play a crucial role in our daily
lives.
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Fossil Fuels: Oil, Natural Gas,
and Coal
Fossil fuels, including oil, natural gas, and coal, have been the
backbone of our energy systems for centuries. These non-renewable
resources are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals
and provide a concentrated source of energy.
Renewable Energy Sources
Solar Wind Hydroelectric, Geothermal
Harnessing the power of the Wind turbines convert the Hydroelectric power taps
sun through photovoltaic kinetic energy of wind into into the energy of flowing
cells, solar energy is a clean electrical power, making water, while geothermal
and sustainable option for wind a renewable and energy harnesses the heat
electricity generation. increasingly cost-effective beneath the earth's surface.
energy source.
Nuclear Energy
1 Fission 2 Fusion
Nuclear fission, the splitting of Nuclear fusion, the combining of
heavy atomic nuclei, generates light atomic nuclei, has the
heat that can be used to produce potential to be a safe, clean, and
steam and drive turbines for virtually limitless energy source.
electricity generation.
3 Challenges
Nuclear energy faces challenges such as radioactive waste management and
public concerns about safety and environmental impact.
Energy Storage Technologies
Batteries Pumped Hydroelectric
Advancements in battery technology, such Pumped hydroelectric storage uses excess
as lithium-ion and flow batteries, are electricity to pump water into elevated
improving energy storage capabilities for reservoirs, which can then be released to
renewable energy sources and electric generate power when needed.
vehicles.
Rising Energy Demand Finite Fossil Fuel Reserves Climate Change Concerns
The Future of Energy