by digistrait@gmail.com | May 6, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Ocean energy refers to renewable energy derived from the sea, with three main types: wave, tidal, and ocean thermal. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in India has declared Ocean Energy as a renewable energy source. Types of Ocean Energy Wave Energy: Wave...
by digistrait@gmail.com | May 6, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Geothermal Energy Geothermal energy is natural heat from the interior of the earth that can be used to generate electricity and heat buildings. The earth’s crust has a layer of hot and molten rock, called magma, which continually produces heat. The amount of...
by digistrait@gmail.com | May 6, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Solar Energy Solar energy is the energy that we get from the Sun, and if harnessed properly, it could meet our power demands. Solar energy has multiple applications, including solar thermal power production, solar heating systems, and photoelectric cells. Solar...
by digistrait@gmail.com | May 6, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Wind Energy Wind energy is the energy of moving air Wind turbines convert wind energy into mechanical power This mechanical power is further converted to electric power Wind energy is a significant source of renewable energy in India Largest wind farms are located in...
by digistrait@gmail.com | May 6, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Hydroelectric Power Hydraulic power can be captured from the downward flow of water from higher to lower levels to turn turbines and generate energy. The generated energy is directed to a substation, where transformers increase the voltage before its transmission to...
by digistrait@gmail.com | May 6, 2023 | Geography Beginner
Petroleum Crude petroleum is a mixture of hydrocarbons, including solids, liquids, and gases Compounds in petroleum include paraffin and unsaturated hydrocarbons, as well as a small proportion of benzene group compounds Petroleum and petroleum products are mainly used...
