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Renewable energy is a term applied to energy resources that replenish them self.
Sustainable energy is essentially the same thing, energy resources that can be used indefinitely.
The only difference to me might be the connotations, trees can be seen as a renewable resource but might not be the best sustainable option because you have to release carbon into the atmosphere to obtain energy.
Solar energy could be called sustainable energy because your not having a negative impact by using it.
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What is another name for a renewable resource?
Sustainable Energy Source
Are renewable energy resources also called alternative energy resources?
Alternative energy or a Sustainable energy source
Is Radiant Energy Renewable or nonrenewable?
If you mean solar energy then it is renewable
Is wind energy nonrenewable?
No
Where does nuclear energy come from to make renewable energy work?
Nuclear energy and renewable energy are not related. Renewable energy does not use nuclear energy.
Is renewable energy sustainable?
Yes
Where in a Canadian University can you study sustainable and renewable energy engineering?
You can study sustainable and renewable energy engineering in the Canadian University of Heroit-Watt. Another Canadian University you can study sustainable and renewable energy engineering at is Delft University.
What is another name for a renewable resource?
Sustainable Energy Source
What is another name for sustainable energy?
The other name is renewable energy.
What is the difference of sustainable energy and renewable energy?
Sustainable energy means that it can sustain itself and does not require anything to be added. Renewable energy means energy that can continue to be used and will not run out. There truly is no difference that I know of.there is no difference
Which statement about sustainable energy is true A It could be grown by farmers B It has a high environmental cost C It is renewable so will not be used up D It does not cost very much?
Sustainable energy is energy whose source is renewable. (Apex)
Is nuclear energy renuable?
No, nuclear energy is not renewable nor sustainable. For nuclear fission to work, it requires a special type (isotope) of uranium. There is a finite amount of uranium on the planet, therefore this is not renewable. Also, the nuclear waste produced is not sustainable. An example of renewable energy would be a wind turbine.
Why is sustainable energy important?
Because non-renewable sources are...well...non-renewable? They won't last forever. Renewable resources can be renewed. Congratz
How can solar energy help schools?
Solar energy can help schools by providing a practical example of sustainable, renewable energy.
What are sustainable energy sources?
Sustainable energy sources are renewable. They don't wear out. They are not subject to depletion such as fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas). Examples of sustainable resources are wind, water and solar energy. one that wont run out
Is renewable energy jobs sustainable?
I would say yes, because renewable energy never goes out, so people working at gaining it never run out of job either.
What is a sustainable olympic stadium?
it depends on weather you are looking at sustainable energy, if you are, then according to my calculations a sustainable Olympic stadium is one that the resources are renewable and will not run out. but this is only for sweaty nerds!!!!
