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  2. Sustainable energy - Wikipedia

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    Energy storage helps overcome barriers to intermittent renewable energy and is an important aspect of a sustainable energy system. [156] The most commonly used and available storage method is pumped-storage hydroelectricity , which requires locations with large differences in height and access to water. [ 156 ]

  3. Renewable energy - Wikipedia

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    Renewable energy is also distinct from sustainable energy, a more abstract concept that seeks to group energy sources based on their overall permanent impact on future generations of humans. For example, biomass is often associated with unsustainable deforestation .

  4. Category:Sustainable energy - Wikipedia

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    G. Geothermal energy; Geothermal energy in Italy; Geothermal power; Global Climate and Energy Project; Green bank; Green building certification systems; Green Energy (Definition and Promotion) Act 2009

  5. Sustainable Development Goal 7 - Wikipedia

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    It aims to "Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all." [1] Access to energy is an important pillar for the wellbeing of the people as well as for economic development and poverty alleviation. [2] The goal has five targets to be achieved by 2030. [2] Progress towards the targets is measured by six indicators. [2]

  6. Solar energy - Wikipedia

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    The total solar energy absorbed by Earth's atmosphere, oceans and land masses is approximately 122 PW·year = 3,850,000 exajoules (EJ) per year. [12] In 2002 (2019), this was more energy in one hour (one hour and 25 minutes) than the world used in one year. [13] [14] Photosynthesis captures approximately 3,000 EJ per year in biomass. [15]

  7. Energy transition - Wikipedia

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    An energy transition is a broad shift in technologies and behaviours that are needed to replace one source of energy with another. [14]: 202–203 A prime example is the change from a pre-industrial system relying on traditional biomass, wind, water and muscle power to an industrial system characterized by pervasive mechanization, steam power and the use of coal.

  8. 100% renewable energy - Wikipedia

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    100% renewable energy is the goal of the use renewable resources for all energy. 100% renewable energy for electricity, heating, cooling and transport is motivated by climate change, pollution and other environmental issues, as well as economic and energy security concerns.

  9. Low-carbon electricity - Wikipedia

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    Wind power is considered a sustainable, renewable energy source, and has a much smaller impact on the environment compared to burning fossil fuels. Wind power is variable, so it needs energy storage or other dispatchable generation energy sources to attain a reliable supply of electricity. Land-based (onshore) wind farms have a greater visual ...