Energy resources refer to various natural and artificial resources that provide the energy necessary for human activities. These resources are divided into two main categories: renewable and non-renewable. Each energy source offers different advantages and disadvantages. Here is a detailed list of energy sources:

Non-Renewable Energy Sources

Fossil fuels

Coal: Coal, which has large reserves worldwide, is widely used especially in electricity generation. As a result of combustion, it releases large amounts of carbon dioxide.

Oil: Oil, used in transportation, industry and heating, has a significant share in global energy consumption. Carbon emissions and environmental pollution occur as a result of the burning of oil.

Natural Gas: Considered a clean fossil fuel, natural gas is used in electricity generation, heating and industrial processes. As a result of combustion, it produces less carbon emissions than other fossil fuels.

Nuclear energy

Uranium: Nuclear energy is obtained through the splitting (fission) of the nuclei of radioactive elements such as uranium. It produces large amounts of energy, but carries risks such as radioactive waste and nuclear accidents.

Renewable energy sources

Solar energy

Photovoltaic Panels: These are panels that convert sunlight directly into electricity. It is widely used in residences and businesses.

Solar Thermal Systems: These are systems that convert sunlight into heat energy. It is used in various applications such as water heating and electricity generation.

Wind Power

Wind Turbines: These are large turbines that convert the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy. Wind farms provide large-scale electricity production by being installed on land and offshore.

Hydroelectric Energy

Dams: Dams that produce electricity by using the potential energy of water flow are a major source of energy around the world. Energy is produced by regulating water flow.

Non-flowing Water Power Plants: These are small-scale hydroelectric power plants that produce electricity directly from the flow of rivers.

Biomass Energy

Organic Wastes: Energy obtained through the combustion or biochemical transformation of agricultural and forest wastes, animal wastes and other biological materials. Biofuels such as biogas and biodiesel fall into this category.

Geothermal energy

Underground Heat: It is the energy obtained by using the heat deep in the ground. It is used in applications such as electricity generation and heating.

Wave and Tidal Energy

Marine Energy: These are systems that produce electricity by utilizing the kinetic energy of wave movements and tides in the oceans and seas. It is a potential energy source, especially in coastal areas.