Renewable and Non Renewable Energy

• What is the trend in renewable energy use worldwide?

  It is on the rise
• What is renewable energy?

  Energy generated from sources that replenish themselves
• What are the most common sources of renewable energy?

  Solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass
• What percentage of total energy consumed by humans comes from fossil fuels?

  Over 80 percent
• Why are renewables considered the fastest growing source of energy?

  They are increasingly adopted worldwide
• How does renewable energy combat climate change?

  It creates no direct greenhouse gas emissions
• What type of emissions do renewable energy sources produce?

  Indirect emissions
• What are the health benefits of renewable energy?

  It decreases pollution and health threats
• Which renewable energy systems create no air pollution emissions?

  Wind, solar, hydroelectric systems
• How does renewable energy provide reliability?

  It will never run out once built
• What is the operational cost of renewable facilities?

  They cost very little to operate
• Why do renewable energy prices tend to be stable?

  The fuel is often free
• What are some downsides of renewable energy?

  Power generation scale and ecological disruption
• What challenges do solar and wind energy face?

  They are intermittent sources of power
• What can store excess energy for later use?

  Batteries
• What is a downside of using batteries for energy storage?

  They are often costly
• How does renewable energy compare to fossil fuels?

  It offers an environmentally friendly alternative
• What advancements are making renewable energy more accessible?

  Technological advancements
• What could be within our reach due to renewable energy advancements?

  An end to climate change