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Introduction

Confused by all the jargon that surrounds energy production and technology? Our beginner's guide provides the answers.

Renewable Energy

Solar panels

Renewable energy technologies utilise energy sources that will not run out, at least not for long enough for the human race to make permanent use of them. Find out more about solar, wind, hydro, heat and biomass energy production.

 

Nuclear Energy

Nuclear power plant

Information about nuclear fusion and fission technologies.

 

 

Fossil energy

Oil rig

Information about oil, coal and natural gas energy production.

 

 

In more depth

When will oil run out? 

How is nuclear power being used in the UK?

What is the future of solar power?

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