7 Types of Renewable Energy

7 Types of Renewable Energy Solar Solar energy is derived by capturing radiant energy from sunlight and converting it into heat, electricity, or hot water. With the technology to harvest it, there is a limitless supply of solar energy, meaning it could render fossil fuels obsolete. Wind Wind farms capture the energy of wind flow by using turbines and converting it into electricity. Wind energy is a clean energy source, which means that it doesn’t pollute the air like other forms of energy. Wind energy doesn’t produce carbon dioxide, or release any harmful products that can cause environmental degradation or negatively affect human health like smog, acid rain, or other heat-trapping gases. Hydroelectric Water flows through the dam’s turbines to produce electricity, known as pumped-storage hydropower. Hydroelectric power is very versatile and can be generated using both large scale projects, like the Hoover Dam, and small scale projects like underwater turbines and lower dams on small rivers and strea