Question

Explain the different types of renewable resources.

Answer 1

• A renewable resource is used repeatedly and replaced naturally. It will not produce pollution.
• Ex: Solar energy, Wind energy and hydro power.
• Solar energy:

1. Solar energy is the energy in the form of heat and light Produced by the sun.
2. It is not harmful to environment.
3. Photovoltaic devices or solar cells, directly convert solar energy into electricity.
4. India, china, Japan, Italy and USA are the Major utilizers of solar energy.

• Wind energy:

1. Wind energy is one of the most economical energy technologies.
2. Modem wind turbines with three blades turning wind into electrity. USA, China, Germany, Spain, India, UK, Canada and Brazil are the major wind energy producing countries.

• Hydropower:

1. Hydro electricity is generated from moving water with high velocity and great falls with the help of turbines and dynamos.
2. China, Canada, Brazil, USA, Russia, India, Norway and Japan are some countries producing hydro electricity.