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∙ 12y agoAlternative energy is any form of energy creating substance that can be used to replace oil (gasoline/propane/etc.). Some of the most common forms of alternative energy are wind, solar, thermal, and natural gas.
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5 energy sources used as alternative?
The answer depends on how to define alternative energy sources.Alternative energy sources may be typically and interchangeably for renewable energy sources.If this is the case then the five energy sources used as alternative are:Solar,Wind,Biomass,wave, andTidal alternate energy sourcesAlternative energy sources may be defined as sources of usable energy intended to replace fuel sources without undesired consequences of replaced fuels Typically excluding fossil fuels and nuclear energy). If this is the case then the five energy sources used as alternative are:Coal as alternative to wood,Petroleum as alternative to whale oil,Alcohol as alternative to fossil fuel,Coal gasification as alternative to expensive petroleum, andRenewable energy as alternative to nonrenewable energy.For more details it may be referred to:http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_energy
Is coal an alternative energy source?
No, coal is not an alternative energy source. "Alternative" energy sources means energy sources other than fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas).
What is alternative sources of energy?
an alternative to electric like solar power
Which alternative energy source is found in Iceland?
The majority of alternative energy sources were put in place by Mannvit Engineering. Currently the most common sources of alternative energy in Iceland are geothermal energy and hydroelectric energy. Mannvit is still exploring other alternative energy sources to be implemented throughout Iceland and the rest of the world.
What will developing alternative energy sources reduce your need for?
Developing alternative energy sources reduce your need for oil and coal, primarily.
What do you call renewable safe sources of energy?
Alternative energiesBio energiesSolar energies
Are fossil fuels alternative energy?
No. Alternative energy means energy sources other than fossil fuels.
What does alternative energy resource mean?
Alternative resource is the new renewable or inexhaustable energy source;includes solar energy, wind, and geothermal energy.
What is Alternative sources of energy is non renewable?
Nuclear energy
Are there any alternative energy sources that may be more beneficial?
There are severral alternative energy sources that are more beneficial than current ones, including eolic and solar sources.
What are three alternative sources of energy?
solarwindbiomassnucleargeothermal
Names of alternative sources of energy?
Alternative Energy Sources includeSolar Hot WaterSolar PowerWind EnergyWave EnergySolar Thermal PowerConcentrated Photo VoltaicGeothermal Energy
