What is meant by green energy? Which energy sources can be called as green energy sources and why? Give examples.
  1. Energy derived from the renewable sources is called green energy.
  2. Green energy is eco-friendly as it does not contribute to degradation of the environment.
  3. Green energy can be obtained from various sources like wind, water, sunlight, biomass, biofuels, geo-thermal heat etc. Thus, these can be called as green energy sources.
  4. Green energy does not cause pollution. Hence, it can be called as ‘clean’ energy.
  5. Green energy sources are renewable and virtually inexhaustible. Which means that they are naturally replenished over a period of time.

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