- Definition and Types of Energy
- Myths And Misconceptions About Energy
- The Relationship Between Energy and Environment
- Climate Change and Carbon Footprint
- Greenhouse Gas Effect
- The Role of Human-Induced Greenhouse Gases and Energy Consumption
- Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
- Renewable Energy Sources and Future Perspectives
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- Solar Energy Conversions
- Solar Energy Worldwide
- Solar Energy in Partner Countries
- Positive and Negative Impacts
- Technologies for Harnessing Solar Energy
- Solar thermal energy technologies and applications
- Electricity Generation Methods
- Passive Heating and Cooling of Residences with the Sun
- Concentrator solar power (CSP) systems and electricity generation
- Systems and applications that generate electricity directly from solar rays
- Photovoltaic cells and panels
- Domestic PV Systems
- Off-Grid PV Systems
- Hybrid Connected Systems
- Materials Used in PV Cells
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Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy is produced from radioactive materials like uranium and thorium. It is created when atoms are split (a process called fission) or combined (a process called fusion) to release a large amount of energy. This energy is used to produce electricity in nuclear power plants. Nuclear power plants produce no greenhouse gases, making them cleaner than fossil fuels in terms of air pollution Ref .
However, nuclear energy has its challenges. The waste produced by nuclear plants remains radioactive for thousands of years and needs to be stored carefully to avoid harming the environment or human health. Also, if something goes wrong at a nuclear power plant, it can lead to serious accidents that affect both people and nature Ref .