Introduction

1.0 "Renewable Energy" is the term used to describe those energy flows that occur naturally and repeatedly in the environment, e.g. from the sun, wind and the oceans, and from plants and the fall of water. It also refers to the energy available from wastes and to the emerging clean technology of fuel cells.

There are wide ranges of renewable energy sources/technologies, varying in technical and commercial viability. These include:

• Solar Power (Photovoltaic)
• Hydro – electric Power
• Hydrogen Fuel Cells
• Geothermal
• Wind Power
• Nuclear Power

1.1 The modern drive to harness renewable energy began in the 1970's. It was promoted by concerns over the price and availability of fossil fuels – oil, gas, and coal. Fossil fuels are finite – only coal is predicted to be available in significant quantities at the end of the 21st century at current rates of consumption. Using fossil fuels to generate electricity also produces pollutants, which......

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Title: The Alternative Energy Source To Oil
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