Renewable Energy
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📅 3/29/2026
Introduction to Renewable Energy
Renewable energy comes from natural sources like sun, wind, and water.
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Solar Power
- Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity with 15-22% efficiency.
- Global solar capacity reached 1.2 terawatts in 2023.
- Costs have dropped 90% since 2010, making it more accessible.
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Wind Energy
- Wind turbines harness kinetic energy with blades up to 107m long.
- Offshore wind farms can generate 3-5 times more power than onshore.
- Global wind capacity exceeds 900 gigawatts as of 2023.
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Hydropower
- Provides 16% of world's electricity, the largest renewable source.
- Pumped-storage systems act as giant batteries for energy grids.
- Modern turbines achieve up to 90% energy conversion efficiency.
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Future of Renewables
- Projected to supply 50% of global electricity by 2030.
- Emerging technologies include tidal and geothermal energy.
- Requires $4 trillion investment annually to meet climate goals.
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