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fossil fuels
noun
Natural fuels formed from the remains of living organisms, including coal, oil, and natural gas.
carbon neutral
adjective
Achieving a balance between emitting and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere.
grid
noun
A network of electricity lines and equipment used to distribute power across a region.
solar panel
noun
A panel designed to absorb the sun's rays and convert them into electricity.
wind turbine
noun
A machine that converts wind energy into electrical energy using rotating blades.
geothermal
adjective
Relating to heat from within the Earth, used as a source of energy.
energy transition
noun
The shift from fossil fuel-based energy systems to renewable energy sources.
carbon capture
noun
A technology that captures carbon dioxide emissions from industrial processes before they enter the atmosphere.
hydropower
noun
Electricity generated by harnessing the energy of moving water.
net zero
noun
A target in which greenhouse gas emissions are balanced by equivalent removals from the atmosphere.
energy efficiency
noun
The reduction of the amount of energy required to provide products or services.
biomass
noun
Organic material from plants and animals used as fuel.
decarbonisation
noun
The process of reducing carbon dioxide emissions associated with electricity, industry, and transport.
demand
noun
The amount of energy required by consumers, industries, or systems at a given time.
storage
noun
The technology used to hold energy for later use, especially electricity in batteries.
subsidies
noun
Financial support provided by governments to support energy production or reduce consumer costs.
nuclear fission
noun
A reaction in which the nucleus of an atom is split, releasing large amounts of energy.
peak oil
noun
The hypothetical point at which global petroleum extraction reaches its maximum rate before declining.
offshore
adjective
Located or operating in the sea at some distance from land, especially for energy extraction.
capacity
noun
The maximum amount of power that an energy system or plant can produce.