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rawan239Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) is a renewable energy technology that uses the temperature difference between the warm surface water and the cold deep water of the ocean to generate electricity. OTEC is a promising source of clean, sustainable energy that has the potential to provide a significant portion of the world’s electricity needs. OTEC … Read more
What is a pumped storage hydro power plant? A pumped storage hydro power plant is a type of hydroelectric power plant that uses two reservoirs at different elevations to store water. During periods of low demand for electricity, water is pumped from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir. When electricity demand is high, the … Read more
Types of Hydro Power Plant Hydropower is a form of energy that harnesses the power of moving water. It is a renewable energy source that can be used to generate electricity, pump water, and provide irrigation. There are three main types of hydropower plants: impoundment, diversion, and pumped storage. Impoundment Hydropower Plants Impoundment hydropower plants … Read more
Hydro Power Hydropower is a form of energy that harnesses the power of moving water. It is a renewable energy source that can be used to generate electricity, provide water for irrigation and drinking, and control flooding. How does hydropower work? Hydropower works by using the force of moving water to turn a turbine. The … Read more
The National Offshore Wind Energy Policy, 2015 (NOWEPS) is a United States government policy that aims to promote the development of offshore wind energy in the United States. The policy was announced by President Barack Obama in June 2015, and it was finalized in December 2015. The NOWEPS sets a goal of generating 30 gigawatts … Read more
Working of wind turbines Wind turbines are a type of renewable energy that can be used to generate electricity. They work by converting the kinetic energy of the wind into mechanical energy, which is then used to turn a generator. The generator produces electricity, which can be used to power homes and businesses. Wind turbines … Read more
Wind farm A wind farm is a group of wind turbines in the same location used to generate electricity. Wind farms vary in size from a single turbine to several hundred turbines covering an area of several square kilometers. The largest wind farm in the world is the Gansu Wind Farm in China, with a … Read more
Wind energy is a renewable energy source that uses the wind to generate electricity. Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy in the wind into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then used to turn a generator, which produces electricity. Wind energy is a clean and sustainable source of energy. It does not produce greenhouse gases … Read more
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is an intergovernmental organization that supports countries in their transition to a sustainable energy future. IRENA was established in 2009 and is headquartered in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. IRENA’s mission is to promote the widespread and sustainable use of renewable energy in the … Read more
Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSCs) Luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) are a type of solar cell that uses a luminescent material to convert sunlight into electricity. LSCs are made up of a thin layer of luminescent material, such as a dye or a semiconductor, that is sandwiched between two electrodes. When sunlight hits the luminescent material, it … Read more