National & Global Energy Resources

This page provides an overview of major energy resources used for electricity production and their applications in various sectors. It emphasizes that while all energy on Earth ultimately originates from the Sun, it is stored in different forms.

Key energy applications include:

1. Residential use for cooking, heating, and appliances
2. Public services such as schools and hospitals
3. Industrial and agricultural operations
4. Transportation, including various vehicles and electric trains

The page then presents a detailed table comparing different energy resources, focusing on their energy stores, renewability, uses, power output, and environmental impact.

Definition: Energy resources are materials or phenomena that can be used to produce usable energy, such as electricity or heat.

Highlight: Fossil fuels and nuclear energy are classified as non-renewable resources with high power output, but they come with significant environmental concerns.

Example: Fossil fuels, including oil, coal, and natural gas, are used for transport, heating, and electricity generation, but they release CO2, contributing to global warming.

Vocabulary: Renewable energy refers to energy sources that can be naturally replenished on a human timescale, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.