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Other
Alternatives
Other
sources of alternative energy are hydroelectric energy,
nuclear energy, geothermal energy, biomass and
tidal/ocean energy.
Hydroelectric energy is the electric power generated by using the
kinetic energy of flowing water. Hydroelectric power
stations employ huge water turbines to drive electric
generators8.
Geothermal energy is the heat stored inside the earth and the
energy is derived from the transfer of heat from the core
to the surface of the Earth. Geothermal energy is
relatively economic, but not readily available or
obtainable8.
Tidal/Ocean energy involves the process in which, the regular rise
and fall of the water level in the earth's oceans, is
capable of producing energy. The rise and the fall is a
result of the gravitational forces between the earth,
moon, and sun8.
Biomass energy is the energy obtained from the methane gas
generated by sewage or farm, industrial, and household
organic waste, from specially cultivated organisms and
trees8.
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