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The document discusses the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources to combat climate change and ensure energy security. It outlines various types of renewable energy, their advantages, challenges, and emerging technologies. Key renewable sources include solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass, while challenges include intermittency and high initial costs.

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The document discusses the importance of transitioning to renewable energy sources to combat climate change and ensure energy security. It outlines various types of renewable energy, their advantages, challenges, and emerging technologies. Key renewable sources include solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, and biomass, while challenges include intermittency and high initial costs.

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Renewable Energy: The Future of Power


1. Introduction
The transition to renewable energy sources is critical to mitigating climate change
and ensuring long-term energy security. This overview focuses on the science,
types, and future of renewable energy.
2. Types of Renewable Energy
Solar: Uses photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity.
Wind: Kinetic energy from wind turbines.
Hydroelectric: Water movement powers turbines.
Geothermal: Earth’s heat generates power.
Biomass: Organic matter as fuel.
3. Advantages
Low greenhouse gas emissions.
Sustainability.
Reduced dependence on fossil fuels.
4. Challenges
Intermittency and storage issues.
High initial costs.
Infrastructure adaptation.
5. Emerging Technologies
Green hydrogen as a clean fuel.
Smart grids and AI-based energy management.
Battery advancements for large-scale storage.
6. References
IPCC (2022). Climate Change Mitigation.
IEA (2023). World Energy Outlook.

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