Renewable Energy
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Renewable energy is energy from a natural resource that is a sustainable,
meaning it can be naturally replenished or renewed within a human
lifespan.
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Some natural resources such as moving water, wind and sunshine, are
not at risk of depletion from use for energy production.
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Geothermal Energy
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Geothermal energy can be captured from the heat stored beneath the
earth’s surface.
It can be captured from naturally-occurring underground steams and used
to produce electricity.
A ground source heat pump can also take advantage of the temperature
differential between outside air and the ground or groundwater and be
used for heating and cooling.
Solar Energy
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Solar power uses energy from the sun to directly generate electricity or
heat and is an abundant, renewable and sustainable energy source.
Two active solar technologies that involve electrical or mechanical
equipment are becoming common:
o Solar collectors or panels that are used to heat water or ventilation
air for use in buildings (solar thermal).
o Solar photovoltaic technology that uses solar cells to convert
sunlight directly into electricity (solar PV).
Benefits of solar power:
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Doesn’t interfere with the natural environment
Doesn’t emit carbon dioxide, which helps reduce greenhouse gas levels
Provides quiet, clean, low-maintenance energy generation
Contributes to local energy self-reliance
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Ministry of Northern Development, Mines & Forestry
Wind Power
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Wind power is one of the oldest sources of harnessed renewable energy
known to mankind.
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In the past, windmills were regularly used to pump water and grind grains.
Today, wind turbines are used to capture wind energy and convert it to
electricity.
The most favourable locations for wind turbines are where wind is
unimpeded by trees or buildings
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