Glossary:Renewable energy sources (RES)

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Renewable energy sources (RES), also called renewables, are energy sources that replenish (or renew) themselves naturally, such as solar, wind, and tidal energy.

Renewable energy sources include the following:

• biomass: the heat produced by combustion during incineration of renewable wastes, including biofuels or biogas;

• hydropower: the electricity generated from the potential and kinetic energy of water in hydroelectric plants (the electricity generated in pumped storage plants is not included);

• geothermal energy: the energy available as heat from within the earth’s crust, usually in the form of hot water or steam;

• wind energy: the kinetic energy of wind converted into electricity in wind turbines;

• solar energy: solar radiation exploited for solar heat (hot water) and electricity production.

Statistical data

• Energy production and imports