Types of Energy

Types of Energy

1. Renewable

   • Tidal
   • Solar
   • Wind
   • Geothermal
   • HEP
   • Firewood
   • Biofuel

2. Non-renewable

   • Oil
   • Gas
   • Coal
   • Nuclear

3. Primary Energy Mix = the combination of primary energy sources used by households, industry and commerce, and in the electricity generation industry.

4. Secondary Energy = the energy form produced by the use (eg. combustion) of primary energy sources, mainly in the form of electricity.

5. Flow Resource = primary energy producers as the result of continuous flow and movement

6. Stock Resource = primary energy sources that have a finite quantity