Fossil fuels are not considered a renewable energy source because they are finite and take millions of years to form.

Solar panels convert sunlight into electricity through a process called the photovoltaic effect.

There are two main types of wind turbines: HAWT and VAWT. HAWT have blades that rotate around a horizontal axis, while VAWT have blades that rotate around a vertical axis.

Hydropower is the term used to describe the movement of water that drives hydroelectric turbines. Tidal energy, wave energy, and current energy are all forms of renewable energy that are derived from the movement of water.

There are three main types of geothermal energy: dry steam, flash steam, and wet steam. Dry steam is the most common type and is used to generate electricity directly. Flash steam is created when hot water is released from high pressure and turns into steam. Wet steam is a mixture of steam and water and is used to generate electricity through a process called binary cycle.

Biomass power plants use organic materials, such as wood, crops, and animal waste, as fuel to generate electricity.

There are many different types of renewable energy career opportunities, including solar installers, wind turbine technicians, hydroelectric engineers, and many more.

Solar installers are responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining solar panel systems.

Wind turbine technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing wind turbines, as well as monitoring their performance.

Hydroelectric engineers are responsible for designing, constructing, and operating hydroelectric power plants.

Renewable energy project managers are responsible for managing the construction, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy projects, as well as ensuring that they meet environmental regulations.

Renewable energy policy analysts are responsible for developing policies to promote renewable energy, analyzing the environmental and economic impacts of renewable energy, and educating the public about renewable energy.

Renewable energy researchers are responsible for conducting research on new renewable energy technologies, improving the efficiency of existing renewable energy technologies, and developing new ways to store renewable energy.

Renewable energy advocates are responsible for promoting the use of renewable energy, educating the public about renewable energy, and lobbying for policies that support renewable energy.

Renewable energy investors are responsible for investing in renewable energy projects, providing financing for renewable energy projects, and developing new financial products for renewable energy projects.