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Alternative Energy

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alternative energy   energy source used instead of fossil fuels  
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wind energy   capturing the energy of moving air to produce mechanical or electrical energy  
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solar energy   capturing the light and/or heat energy from the sun to produce electricity or hot water.  
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hydroelectric energy   capturing the energy of moving water to produce electricity  
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geothermal energy   capturing the heat energy naturally produced under Earth's surface to produce electricity  
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biofuel   fuels produced directly or indirectly from organic material-burned for heat or as a liquid fuel for vehicles.  
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generator (generate)   machine for converting mechanical energy into electricity  
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turbine   machines in which the energy of moving water, moving air, or steam is converted to spinning motion to produce electricity  
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