Tag: hydropower
Understanding gravitational energy
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Gravitational energy is the energy associated with gravity as you may think. Gravity is a force that pulls two objects toward each other. What keeps you to the ground is the earth’s gravity and it causes objects to fall. It is the potential energy stored by an object because of its higher position compared to…
Understanding biomass energy resource
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In the world of energy production, biomass is one of the common ways energy is produced using animal waste, wood pellets, etc. to create electricity. Even though there might be some environmental factors, biomass energy is called a renewable energy source. Debate is still ongoing on whether biomass is the greenest type of energy compared…
Understanding hydroelectric power
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Just like other methods of power generation, hydroelectric power also produces electricity from generators driven by turbines. These turbines use the potential energy of falling or fast-flowing water, that is hydro energy and convert it into mechanical energy. It is a form of renewable energy that is widely used in the early 21st century. In…
