Renewable Energy Sources
and How They Are Used
Bioenergy
Geothermal
Hydroelectric
Hydrogen
Ocean
Solar
Wind
Tap into these clean energy sources in the air, ocean and deep
underground to satisfy your business sustainability initiatives.
Bioenergy
Geothermal
Bioenergy is a type of renewable
energy sourced from organic materials
called biomass. Organizations, farms
and even towns can use it to generate
electricity and fuel fleet vehicles that
run on biofuels.
Geothermal energy is extracted from
the heat of the earth. Companies and
manufacturing plants can use it to heat
buildings, grow greenhouse plants and
aid with various industrial processes,
such as pasteurizing milk.
Hydroelectric
Hydrogen
Hydroelectric energy results from
harnessing the power of flowing water.
Assuming a dependable waterway
source is accessible, hydroelectric
energy can be used to power farms,
ranches and small towns.
Hydrogen fuel cells produce electricity
by combining hydrogen and oxygen
atoms. This combination results in an
electrical current that can be used to
refine petroleum, treat metals, produce
fertilizer and process foods.
Ocean
Solar
The ocean produces thermal energy
from the sun’s heat and mechanical
energy from the motion of tides and
waves. Seaside communities can use
the latter to supplement municipal
power and energy needs.
Solar power is derived directly from the
sun’s rays. A variety of solar energy
technologies are used to convert the sun’s
energy and light into heat, illumination,
hot water, electricity and cooling systems
for homes and businesses.
Wind
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Wind flow can be captured by turbines
and converted into electricity as a
supplementary supply for businesses
and communities. On a smaller scale,
windmills can also be used to pump
water on farms.
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