Renewable Energy Technologies

Solar energy is derived from the light and radiant heat from the sun, an abundant source of renewable energy that can be captured and employed in many ways. Choose to learn more about solar energy or browse the latest news from around the world here.

Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form, such as electricity, using wind turbines. Choose to learn more about wind energy or browse the latest news from around the world here

Bioenergy technologies use renewable biomass resources to produce an array of energy products including electricity, transportation fuels, heat, chemicals, and other materials. Choose to learn more about bioenergy or browse the latest news from around the world here.

Geothermal energy is the heat energy contained in the rocks, fluids and natural steam found beneath the surface of the Earth due to either heat from magma or the constant temperature of the earth. Choose to learn more about geothermal energy or browse the latest news from around the world here.

Transportation requires massive amounts of energy and is responsible for 14 percent of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (28% in the US). Choose to learn more about the transportation sector and renewable energy or browse the latest news from around the world here.

Renewable energy and clean technology are rapidly evolving, with exciting concepts and inventions vying to play a role in the new energy future. Choose to learn more about the emerging renewable energy or browse the latest news from around the world here.

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