Energy resources
Energy Resources
Energy resources (/ˈɛnərdʒi rɪˈsɔːrsɪz/) are the resources that can be harnessed to produce energy in order to fulfill the needs of society. The term is often used to refer to sources of energy that are considered to be alternatives to fossil fuels and have a lower impact on the environment.
Etymology
The term "energy resources" is derived from the Greek word "energeia" which means activity or operation, and the Latin word "resurgere" which means to rise again.
Types of Energy Resources
Energy resources can be categorized into two main types: renewable energy resources and non-renewable energy resources.
- Renewable energy resources are those that are naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, waves, and geothermal heat.
- Non-renewable energy resources are those that do not renew themselves at a sufficient rate for sustainable economic extraction in meaningful human timeframes. Examples include fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum, and natural gas.
Related Terms
- Energy conservation: The effort made to reduce the consumption of energy by using less of an energy service.
- Energy efficiency: The goal to reduce the amount of energy required to provide products and services.
- Energy storage: The capture of energy produced at one time for use at a later time.
- Energy transition: The transition from fossil-based to zero-carbon by mid-century.
- Sustainable energy: Energy that is consumed at insignificant rates compared to its supply and with manageable collateral effects.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Energy resources
- Wikipedia's article - Energy resources
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