The major types of renewable energy are:
- Solar power: Uses sunlight to generate electricity or heat through photovoltaic panels and solar thermal technologies
- Wind power: Generates electricity using wind turbines driven by moving air
- Hydroelectric power: Produces electricity by harnessing the energy of flowing or falling water
- Geothermal power: Uses heat from the Earth’s interior for electricity generation and direct heating applications
- Biofuels: Converts plant material, agricultural waste, and other organic matter into heat, electricity, or transportation fuels