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If you aren’t up to date on alternative energy sources, then we here at way to go green dot org have the solution.  Below you’ll find a brief description of some alternative energy sources that you may or may not be aware of.

The sun is an excellent source of energy when it’s shining.  Although some of the energy gets absorbed into the atmosphere and some gets reflected back into space, there is plenty left over for us to utilize.  Usually the suns energy is collected on big solar panels made of silicon and glass.  The energy collected can be used to generate electricity and hot water.

Wind is a powerful force, so why not use it to generate energy?  Usually collected using windmills, wind energy can be turned into mechanical energy for performing work such as pumping water and milling lumber.  The only downfall is that the wind doesn’t blow all the time.

Geothermal energy comes from the heat that is naturally produced by the earth’s core.  Geothermal energy tends to show itself in the form of volcanoes, geysers, and hot springs.  To use this energy, we’ve usually built generators over the top of hot springs.  The water can reach temperatures of 700 degrees Fahrenheit.  Geothermal energy can be used for hot water and the heat can be converted into electricity.

Biomass:
Finally, the last type of alternative energy sources is biomass energy.  Items like wood, garbage, crops, and manure are forms of biomass energy.  They energy from biomass is used to help heat businesses and homes and can also be converted into electricity.

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