Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byLynette Jordan Modified over 9 years ago
1
Alternative Energy Sources Forouzan Faridian And David Kukla
2
Solar Energy Solar Panels convert sunlight to electrical energy
3
Wind Darrieus wind turbines use a vertical axis system that allows the turbine to be closer to the ground.
4
Fossil Fuels Fossil fuels include the combustion of coal and oil, methane and other hydrocarbons
5
Biomass Biomass is a source of energy that includes wood, agricultural products, solid waste, land fill gas and liquid fuels.
6
Hydroelectric Gravity and water play key roles in the production of electrical energy from falling water.
7
Geothermal The Earth’s interior heat supplies energy to produce electricity from steam powered generators.
8
Nuclear About 100 nuclear plants supply energy to various communities, especially in the Midwest and East.
9
A History of Electrical Generation
10
A History of Energy Usage
11
Energy Usage Today
12
Energy Consumption
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.