| With all of the environmental problems happening | | | | turbine that is placed on a tall tower and uses wind to |
| these days it is a good idea for everyone to use | | | | kinetically produce electricity. |
| alternative energy. There are many different types of | | | | Four: Ethanol - This is one alternative fuel that is made |
| alternative energy that you can use on your home and | | | | to replace gasoline in vehicles. It is made from ethyl |
| your car. You need to know what these different | | | | alcohol, which is a common alcohol that is made using |
| types of energy are so you can do your homework | | | | corn or wheat. |
| about them and decide which ones to use. | | | | Five: Biodiesel - This is an alternative fuel that is for |
| Using an alternative energy is especially important on | | | | petroleum diesel and is made from vegetable oils and |
| your vehicle because on cars and trucks that you use | | | | animal fats. |
| regular gasoline, they are adding to the problems with | | | | Six: Hydrogen - This alternative energy is the most |
| the environment. Do you know what the definition is | | | | abundant element in the world and it can be made |
| for alternative energy? | | | | from fossil fuels, biomass or by electrolyzing water. |
| Alternative energy is where energy is formed using | | | | So, as you can see, there are many different types of |
| sources that don't harm the environment or deplete | | | | alternative energy. You want to do your homework |
| the Earth's natural resources. Now that you know | | | | about these types of energy for your home and your |
| what it is you need to know what the different types | | | | vehicle. When using alternative energy you will be able |
| are. Here are the different types of alternative energy | | | | to save money on gas and other things, plus you will |
| you can use for your home and especially for your | | | | be helping to keep the environment as clean as |
| cars. | | | | possible. Just remember to do your homework first |
| One: Hydro Power - This is formed by using a small | | | | before you choose what types of energy that you |
| water generator that is known as micro-hybrid turbines | | | | are going to use for your home and your vehicle. |
| that are put into the flowing water's stream. | | | | Summary: Do you know what types of alternative |
| Two: Solar Power - This type of alternative energy is | | | | energy that you can use for your home or your |
| made by converting sunlight into electricity using cells | | | | vehicle. There are many different types that you need |
| make from silicon, which, when it is exposed to sunlight | | | | to know about. It is important for you to learn about |
| it will create an electric charge. | | | | alternative energy before you use any of them. Find |
| Three: Wind Power - This energy is created by a | | | | out more now. |