Renewable Energy
The term renewable energy generally refers to electricity supplied from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, geothermal, hydropower, and various forms of biomass. These energy sources are considered renewable sources because they are continuously replenished on the Earth.
Main sources of renewable energy are:
- Wind
- Solar power
- Hydro power
- Ocean
- Geothermal
- Hydrogen
- Biomass
Status and Contribution
Electric Utility Net Generation by Renewables:
- Hydro electric- 97.90%
- Total others- 2.10%
- Geothermal-1.6%
- Biomass 0.55
- Wind .004%
- Solar 0.001%
See also
An overview on renewable energy
A good briefing document on tar sands and shale oil
