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Photovoltaic (PV) Cells

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Technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity.

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Solar Thermal Systems

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Systems that use mirrors to concentrate sunlight to heat water and create steam for electricity.

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Intermittency

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Variability in energy production due to reliance on weather.

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Hydropower

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Electricity generation from flowing water, typically through dams.

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Geothermal Energy

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Energy harnessed from heat stored beneath the Earth’s crust.

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Biomass Energy

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Energy derived from organic materials, such as plant residues and animal waste.

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Tidal Energy

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Energy harnessed from the rise and fall of tides due to gravitational pull.

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Wave Energy

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Energy captured from the motion of ocean waves.

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Hydrogen Fuel Cells

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Cells that generate electricity from the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.

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Nuclear Fusion

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A process that generates energy by fusing light atomic nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy.

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Baseload Power

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Consistent energy production that can meet minimum demand.

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Carbon-Neutral

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Condition where emissions are balanced by carbon absorption during growth.

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Green Hydrogen

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Hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources, resulting in no carbon emissions.

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Energy Carrier

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A substance or system that stores energy for later use.

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Inherent Safety

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Safety features that naturally prevent accidents without intervention.

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Lunar Cycles

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Regular cycles caused by the moon’s gravitational pull, affecting tides.

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Renewable Energy Sources

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Energy sources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and geothermal.

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Solar Photovoltaic Systems

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Systems that convert sunlight into electricity using PV cells arranged in panels.

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Energy Transition

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The shift from fossil fuel-based energy systems to renewable energy solutions.

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Pump Storage Hydropower

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A method of storing energy by using excess electricity to pump water uphill, which can later be released to generate power.

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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)

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A process that generates energy by utilizing the temperature difference between warmer surface water and cooler deep water.

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Smart Grid Technology

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Electric grid technology that uses digital communication to detect and react to local changes in usage.

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Energy Efficiency

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Using technology or practices to reduce the amount of energy required to provide the same service.

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Distributed Generation

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Decentralized power production from renewable sources close to where the energy is used, minimizing transmission losses.

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Demand Response
A strategy to adjust the demand for power instead of supply to enhance the reliability of the electrical grid.
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Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
Tradeable certificates that represent proof that 1 megawatt-hour of renewable energy has been generated.
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Offshore Wind Farms
Wind power installations located in bodies of water to capture wind energy away from land.
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Carbon Neutrality
Achieving a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.
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Sustainable Energy
Energy that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
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Geothermal Heat Pumps
Systems that take advantage of the stable temperatures below the earth’s surface for heating and cooling.
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Electric Vehicles (EVs)
Vehicles powered by electricity instead of traditional fossil fuels, contributing to reduced emissions.
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Hydrogen Economy
An economic system in which hydrogen is used as a clean fuel alternative for power and transportation.
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Decarbonization
The process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions associated with energy production and use.
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Net Metering
A billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid.
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Batteries for Energy Storage
Devices that store electrical energy for use at a later time, crucial for managing renewable energy supply.
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Technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity.
Photovoltaic (PV) Cells
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Systems that use mirrors to concentrate sunlight to heat water and create steam for electricity.
Solar Thermal Systems
38
Variability in energy production due to reliance on weather.
Intermittency
39
Electricity generation from flowing water, typically through dams.
Hydropower
40
Energy harnessed from heat stored beneath the Earth’s crust.
Geothermal Energy
41
Energy derived from organic materials, such as plant residues and animal waste.
Biomass Energy
42
Energy harnessed from the rise and fall of tides due to gravitational pull.
Tidal Energy
43
Energy captured from the motion of ocean waves.
Wave Energy
44
Cells that generate electricity from the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.
Hydrogen Fuel Cells
45
A process that generates energy by fusing light atomic nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy.
Nuclear Fusion
46
Consistent energy production that can meet minimum demand.
Baseload Power
47
Condition where emissions are balanced by carbon absorption during growth.
Carbon-Neutral
48
Hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources, resulting in no carbon emissions.
Green Hydrogen
49
A substance or system that stores energy for later use.
Energy Carrier
50
Safety features that naturally prevent accidents without intervention.
Inherent Safety
51
Regular cycles caused by the moon’s gravitational pull, affecting tides.
Lunar Cycles
52
Energy sources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and geothermal.
Renewable Energy Sources
53
Systems that convert sunlight into electricity using PV cells arranged in panels.
Solar Photovoltaic Systems
54
The shift from fossil fuel-based energy systems to renewable energy solutions.
Energy Transition
55
A method of storing energy by using excess electricity to pump water uphill, which can later be released to generate power.
Pump Storage Hydropower
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A process that generates energy by utilizing the temperature difference between warmer surface water and cooler deep water.
Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
57
Electric grid technology that uses digital communication to detect and react to local changes in usage.
Smart Grid Technology
58
Using technology or practices to reduce the amount of energy required to provide the same service.
Energy Efficiency
59
Decentralized power production from renewable sources close to where the energy is used, minimizing transmission losses.
Distributed Generation
60
A strategy to adjust the demand for power instead of supply to enhance the reliability of the electrical grid.
Demand Response
61
Tradeable certificates that represent proof that 1 megawatt-hour of renewable energy has been generated.
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
62
Wind power installations located in bodies of water to capture wind energy away from land.
Offshore Wind Farms
63
Achieving a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.
Carbon Neutrality
64
Energy that meets current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
Sustainable Energy
65
Systems that take advantage of the stable temperatures below the earth’s surface for heating and cooling.
Geothermal Heat Pumps
66
Vehicles powered by electricity instead of traditional fossil fuels, contributing to reduced emissions.
Electric Vehicles (EVs)
67
An economic system in which hydrogen is used as a clean fuel alternative for power and transportation.
Hydrogen Economy
68
The process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions associated with energy production and use.
Decarbonization
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A billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid.
Net Metering
70
Devices that store electrical energy for use at a later time, crucial for managing renewable energy supply.
Batteries for Energy Storage

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