GLOSSARY RENEWABLE ENERGIES A-Z
SIMPLE GLOSSARY RENEWABLE ENERGIES A-Z
Battery Storage: Technology for storing excess renewable energy, such as solar or wind energy, to provide a reliable energy supply even when generation is low.
Biofuels: Fuels made from organic materials, such as crops or waste, which are renewable and often used in transportation to reduce fossil fuel dependence.Biofuels can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by partially offsetting carbon output, support local agricultural industries, and decrease reliance on imported oil. They are derived from renewable sources, meaning they are sustainable as long as they are managed responsibly. Large-scale biofuel production can lead to deforestation, food shortages, and high water usage. Some biofuels, such as corn-based ethanol, are energy-intensive to produce and may have a limited net environmental benefit when considering the entire production lifecycle. Additionally, biofuel production can compete with food crops, raising concerns about food security.
Biomass: Organic material from plants or animals used as a renewable energy source, often in the form of wood, agricultural residues, or dedicated energy crops.
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS): A process of capturing carbon dioxide emissions from sources like power plants and storing them underground to reduce atmospheric CO2 levels.
Carbon Footprint: The total greenhouse gas emissions directly and indirectly caused by an individual, organization, or product, often measured in CO2 equivalents.
Carbon Neutrality: Achieving a balance between emitted carbon and carbon absorbed from the atmosphere, often through offsets or sustainable practices.
Composting: The controlled decomposition of organic waste, such as food scraps and yard waste, to create nutrient-rich compost for soil enrichment.
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP): Solar power generation technology that uses mirrors to focus sunlight onto a central receiver, converting heat into electricity.
Demand Response: An energy management strategy where consumers reduce or shift electricity use during peak demand times, helping to stabilize the grid.
Feed-In Tariff: A policy mechanism that guarantees payment to renewable energy producers for supplying power to the grid, promoting renewable energy adoption.
Geothermal Energy: Energy harnessed from the earth’s internal heat, typically used in geothermal power plants or direct heating applications.
Green Hydrogen: Hydrogen fuel produced by using renewable energy to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, considered a clean energy carrier.
Grid Parity: When the cost of renewable energy becomes equal to or less than energy from conventional sources, making renewables economically competitive.
Hydroelectric Power: Renewable energy generated by the movement of water, typically through dams or rivers, to drive turbines that produce electricity.
Inverter: A device that converts DC (direct current) energy from sources like solar panels into AC (alternating current) energy for use in homes and businesses.
Microgrid: A localized power grid that can operate independently or with the main grid, enhancing energy reliability and integrating renewable sources.
Net Metering: A system that allows renewable energy producers, like solar panel owners, to sell excess electricity back to the grid, reducing energy bills.
Offshore Wind Energy: Renewable energy generated by wind turbines located in oceans or large lakes, capturing consistent wind for substantial energy output.
Photovoltaic (PV) Solar: Technology that directly converts sunlight into electricity using solar cells, commonly in rooftop and utility-scale solar panel systems.
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): A long-term contract where a renewable energy producer sells electricity to a buyer at a fixed rate, often used to finance new projects.
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs): Market-based instruments that represent proof of renewable electricity generation, enabling companies to support green energy.
Solar Energy: Renewable energy harnessed from sunlight, typically through photovoltaic (PV) panels or CSP systems, used for electricity or heating.
Sustainability: Meeting current resource needs without depleting future resources, emphasizing environmental, social, and economic balance.
Tidal Energy: Renewable energy generated from the natural rise and fall of tides, often captured through underwater turbines or barrages.
Wave Energy: Renewable energy harnessed from ocean wave motion, typically converted into electricity through specialized wave energy converters.
Wind Energy: Power derived from wind movement, which turns turbines to generate electricity, a key renewable resource globally.
Last update: October 2024
#renewableenergy #solarenergy #solar #solarpower #greenenergy #cleanenergy #energy #solarpanels #sustainability #renewables #gogreen #climatechange #gosolar #renewable #environment #solarpanel #sustainable #solarpv #solarsystem #sustainableenergy #photovoltaic #ecofriendly #solarpowered #solarinstallation #electricity #sun #windenergy #savetheplanet #technology #windpower #engineering #nature #power #green #windturbine #sunpower #energiasolar #energyefficiency #climateaction #climate #sustainableliving #globalwarming #wind #energia #windturbines #bhfyp #offgrid #inverter #innovation