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The alternative to solar is wind, hydroelectric. And the obvious fossil fuels. You see today we use fossil fuels instead of solar is because you can't make money off of solar energy because the sun is free.

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The existence of alternative of a resource implies that it is?

Implies that is is able to act the same as the resource that is otherwise used. Such as bio-diesel instead of diesel, artificial wood over natural or solar energy over... Well that last one doesn't actually work as the resource is electricity and solar is just one of many ways of getting that resource. However Solar is a good alternative energy to most others.


What does alternative energy resource mean?

Alternative resource is the new renewable or inexhaustable energy source;includes solar energy, wind, and geothermal energy.


Is coal an alternative resource?

No. Alternative refers to resources that are not fossil fuels (the existing energy resources). Renewable energies like solar, wind and hydro are known as alternative sources of energy.


How does building a solar power plant slow down resource depletion?

It increases the supply of electricity from alternative sources


What is alternative resource?

Alternative resources refer to renewable sources of energy, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal power, that can be used as an alternative to fossil fuels. These resources are sustainable and have lower environmental impact compared to traditional energy sources.


Is geothermal conventional or an alternative resource?

Geothermal is an alternative resource.


What alternative energy resource can be captured by the sails of ships and originates from solar energy?

That would be wind! Wind is a renewable energy source (it can generate electricity). Wind also has its origins in solar energy.


Is solar energy a more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels?

Yes, solar energy is considered a more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels because it produces electricity without emitting greenhouse gases or other pollutants, and it relies on a renewable resource - the sun - that will not run out.


What are the uses of solar energy as an alternative to non renewable resource's?

solar energy can be used in multiple ways. It has been used to cook with rather than an electric stove which gets the electricity from the non-renewable resource coal. It can also be used to heat homes rather than the method of natural gas.


What is an alternative source?

When a primary source is no longer available or out of reach, an alternative resource must be found to take its place.When a primary source is no longer available or out of reach, an alternative resource must be found to take its place.When a primary source is no longer available or out of reach, an alternative resource must be found to take its place.When a primary source is no longer available or out of reach, an alternative resource must be found to take its place.When a primary source is no longer available or out of reach, an alternative resource must be found to take its place.When a primary source is no longer available or out of reach, an alternative resource must be found to take its place.


What kind of resource is solar energy?

Solar energy is a reusable/inexhaustible resource which means it can be used as much as you want without running out of the resource.


Is a tree a alternative resource?

yes