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Sources of Energy

The document discusses various sources of energy including conventional sources like fossil fuels and hydropower as well as non-conventional renewable sources like solar, wind, wave, and tidal energy. It notes that while all energy sources impact the environment, renewable resources typically cause less harm than non-renewable options. The document provides brief descriptions of different energy types and concludes that continued research aims to develop sustainable energy with minimal environmental effects.

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Sources of Energy

The document discusses various sources of energy including conventional sources like fossil fuels and hydropower as well as non-conventional renewable sources like solar, wind, wave, and tidal energy. It notes that while all energy sources impact the environment, renewable resources typically cause less harm than non-renewable options. The document provides brief descriptions of different energy types and concludes that continued research aims to develop sustainable energy with minimal environmental effects.

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SOURCES OF ENERGY

Eshana.V 10-B
CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the project work entitled “sources of energy” is a bonafide
record of independent project work done by ESHANA.V during the academic year
2023-2024.
NAME: ESHANA.V
CLASS: 10-B
ROLL NO: 10B05
SCHOOL: KV ASHOK NAGAR
TEACHER’S SIGNATURE:
index

1. What is energy and its sources?


2. A good source of energy
3. Conventional sources of energy: 1) Fossil fuels, 2) Thermal power plant
3) Hydro power plant
4. Non conventional sources of energy: 1) Solar energy, 2) wind energy, 3)
wave energy, 4) tidal energy
5. Environmental impacts
6. conclusion
What is energy and its sources?

● Energy is the ability to do work or the total power derived from


our natural resources. The energy exists in many forms and can
be converted from one form of energy into another. Energy in
usable form is dissipated to the surroundings in less usable
form.
● Energy is mainly derived from natural sources like the sun,
oceans, fossil fuels, wind etc., and is converted into electrical
energy that we consume for our daily needs and benefits.
A good source of energy

● Sources can be classified as renewable and


nonrenewable sources of energy.
● Any source of energy that does not get depleted or gets
exhausted is considered a good source of energy and is
usually called renewable.
Conventional sources of energy

● They are also known as non renewable sources of energy.


● sources of energy that have been in use for a very long time or
have been used extensively worldwide are known as conventional
sources. E.g., wood is a common source of heat energy or the
usage of coal after the Industrial Revolution.
● Examples: Fossil fuels, hydropower
Fossil Fuels

● Fossil fuels are formed due to the compression of dead organic


matter over millions of years, buried deep under the earth. E.g.
coal or natural gas.
● We rely heavily on fossil fuels for most of our work.
● Fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy as they have
limited reserves; hence, finding alternative sources is essential
to avoid an energy crisis.
Thermal Power Plant

● The thermal Power plant is a power generation station which burns


fossil fuels like coal, petroleum, etc., to produce electricity.
● Thermal power plants use steam produced by burning fossil fuels
(mainly coal) to move the turbines to generate electricity.
● The burning of coal heats up the water and forms steam that is
used to run the turbine.
● Usually, Thermal power plants are located near coal or oil fields as
it is easier to transmit electricity than transport coal.
Hydropower Plants

● Another traditional source of energy is from the kinetic energy of


flowing water or harnessing the potential energy of water falling
from a height.
● The falling/flowing water moves the turbine, which with the help of a
dynamo, converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.
● Hydropower plants are usually constructed near dams or waterfalls.
Non- conventional sources of energy

Non conventional sources of energy is known as Renewable


sources of energy, are energy resources that are constantly
replenished.
Some examples of renewable energy sources include solar
energy, wind energy, wave energy, tidal energy.
Solar energy
● Light energy and heat energy from the sun is known as solar
energy.
● Sun has been radiating energy for the past 5 billion years
and will continue to do so at the same rate for another 5
billion years or more.
● We must find ways to harness the energy with maximum
efficiency, although only a small fraction of the solar energy
reaches the earth’s surface.
Wind energy

● Environment-friendly efficient source of energy.


● Wind is a natural phenomenon caused by pressure differentials due
to unequal heating of land and water masses on the surface of the
earth. It is harnessed in the form of kinetic energy.
● Wind Energy is harnessed by rotatory structures known as windmills.
● They have huge blades or fans attached very high on a rigid support that is
attached to turbines that rotate due to high speeds of wind and generate
electricity.
● A single windmill has a low output, and therefore, wind farms are built comprising
several windmills.
Wave Energy

● Waves possess a lot of kinetic energy that can be harnessed to produce


electricity.
● Waves are produced by strong winds blowing over the sea.
● Limited to places with strong winds. Devices have been designed to capture this
energy.

Tidal Energy
● Tides are variations in the level of water due to the gravitational pull of the moon.
● The phenomenon of the rise and fall of water level or high and low tides gives
tidal energy.
● Tidal energy is obtained by constructing dams near the narrow openings of the
sea. When the tide sets in, it moves the turbine, which directly produces
electricity.
● It is limited to places near the sea.
Environmental impacts

● Non-renewable resources such as coal and petroleum cause more harm to


the environment when compared to renewable resources in the form of air
and water pollution, the generation of toxic wastes, etc.
● Even renewable resources are not completely eco-friendly. The generation
of energy from the wind, the sun, tides, etc., also creates harmful
environmental impacts and affects biodiversity to a significant level.
● The exhausts from natural gas release nitrogen and even methane oxides,
which affect people and animals that use water from the affected water
bodies. The burning of fossil fuels results in the emission of significant
quantities of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere. These
gases have the ability to trap heat in the atmosphere, which ultimately leads
to global warming.
Conclusion

Thus, all energy resources have an impact on the environment. There is no


such thing as a ‘clean’ source of energy. The consolation is that renewable
resources cause lesser environmental impacts than non-renewable resources
of energy. Research is still on for the development of resources that are
long-lasting and have minimal environmental impacts!

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