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Some generators are powered by non-renewable fossil fuels, that is, by burning coal, oil or gas.

Other generators are powered by renewable fuels, for example, the power of falling water, or geothermal steam, or the burning of biofuels like biogas, biodiesel, biomass and wood.

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