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What's considered renewable energy?

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Well, simply put, a renewable energy source is any source of energy that isn't limited.

All fossil fuels are considers non-renewable because there is a set amount. Eventually, there will not be any fossil fuels left. On the other hand an energy source like Wind power is renewable because there will always be uneven heating of the earth's surface which will cause pressure differences which creates wind.

Eventually, all sources of power will be gone when the sun goes but that won't be for a while.

Solar power, wind power, and hydroelectric power are all renewable, I believe. I'm not sure, but I think geothermal counts as renewable as well.

 

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