Renewable Energy Concepts

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Desalination

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The process of removing salt and other minerals from seawater or brackish water to produce fresh water.

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Windmills

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Structures that use rotating blades powered by the wind to perform tasks such as grinding grain or pumping water.

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Irrigation

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A system for supplying water to land or crops through channels, sprinklers, or other means.

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Renewable Energy

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The energy derived from sources that do not deplete when used, such as wind, solar, and hydropower.

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Aqueducts

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Systems similar to bridges built to transport water from distant sources to populated areas.

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Harnessing (Energy)

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The act of capturing and using energy from a resource, such as wind or the sun.

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Rationing

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Controlling how much water people can use during times of scarcity or drought.

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Wind Pumps

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Devices that harness wind energy to move or pump water from one place to another.

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Wind Turbines

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Modern machines with large blades that convert wind energy into electricity.

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Feed-in Tariffs

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Policies that allow individuals or companies with renewable energy systems to sell excess electricity back to the grid at a set rate.