Any source of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other energy. Primary energy sources take many forms, including nuclear energy, fossil energy such as oil, coal and natural gas and renewable sources like wind, solar, geothermal and hydropower. These primary sources are converted to electricity, a secondary energy source, which flows through power lines and other transmission infrastructure to your home and business.
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Noun
energy source (plural energy sources)
- A source from which useful energy can be extracted or recovered either directly or by means of a conversion or transformation process (e.g. solid fuels, liquid fuels, solar energy, biomass, etc.)
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See also
- energy carrier