Renewable energy.
Several working definitions used for green
energy. These include.
- An alternate term for renewable energy.
- Energy generated from sources which do not
produce pollutants (eg solar, wind and wave
energies).
- Energy generated from sources which are
considered environmentally friendly (eg hydro
(water), solar (sun), biomass (landfill) or wind
- Energy generated from sources which produce
low amounts of pollution.
- Energy that is produced and used in ways that
produce relatively less environmental impacts.
Wind Power
• Wind energy is:
- plentiful
- renewable
- clean
- reduces greenhouse gas emision.
Hydro Power
Solar Energy
• Heat water - for use in homes,
buildings, or swiming pools.
• Heat spaces - inside greenhouses,
homes or other buildings.
• Photovoltaic- change sunlight directly
into electricity.