Definition of Energy source

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Energy source

The term 'Energy source' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' The primary source that provides the power that is converted to electricity through chemical, mechanical, or other means. Energy sources include coal, petroleum and petroleum products, gas, water, uranium, wind, sunlight, geothermal, and other sources'.

The term 'Energy source' as it applies to the area of energy can be defined as ' Any substance or natural phenomenon that can be consumed or transformed to supply heat or power. Examples include petroleum, coal, natural gas, nuclear, biomass, electricity, wind, sunlight, geothermal, water movement, and hydrogen in fuel cells'.


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