Renewable Energy Collection (#10)

Domestic solar panelling built into the roofline of a row of houses. Each solar, or photovoltaic, panel is made up of many solar cells that convert light into electrical energy

Solar power station. This station can generate 5 megawatts of power. Solar power is a renewable source of energy which uses photovoltaic cells to convert the Suns light into electricity

Solar water heating system. Solar heating tubes on a house rooftop. A passive solar water heating system comprises individual evacuated glass tubes (EGT)

Wind turbine, Netherlands
Wind turbine at Neeltje-Jans Windpark in Zeeland, Netherlands. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production

Wind turbine, Denmark
Wind turbine. Photographed in Esbjerg, Denmark

Solar energy systems. Solar heating tubes (top) and an array of photovoltaic (PV) modules on a house rooftop. A passive solar water heating system comprises individual evacuated glass tubes (EGT)

Wind farm, Scotland
Wind farm. This is Dun Law wind farm, which is located near Oxton, in the Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK

Renewable energy
MODEL RELEASED. Renewable energy. Two wind turbines can be seen at upper centre. Wind power is a renewable and clean source of energy for electricity production

Solar cells on solar panel
Close-up of a solar panel showing the individual solar cells

Wind turbine, Finland
Wind turbine at a wind farm. Photographed on the Aland Islands, Finland

Solar panels used to charge railway batteries
Solar panels. Array of solar panels (photovoltaic cells) in mountains. The cells contain a semiconducting material which converts sunlight directly into electricity

View of solar panels on the roof of a building
Solar panels. Array of solar panels (photovoltaic cells) on the roof of a building. The cells contain a semiconducting material which converts sunlight directly into electricity

Solar powered road sign, UK
Solar panel mounted above a signs at a traffic island. The panel generates electricity to illuminate the sign at night. Photographed in the UK

Mirrors & generator tower, Crimean solar power stn
Solar power. Wide-angle view of some of the mirrors of a solar power station. These mirrors reflect sunlight to the top of the tower seen at centre

Solar parabolic mirrors, Cologne, Germany
Solar parabolic mirrors at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Cologne, Germany. These mirrors at DLR are part of Germanys largest research group on solar concentrating technologies

Solar powered lamp. This lamps battery charges in the day by storing electricity generated from sunlight using a solar panel (upper left)

View of an array of amorphous solar panels
Amorphous solar panel array. View of an array of amorphous solar panels. These panels were developed at Stuttgart University, Germany, and have an extremely high efficiency

Solar parabolic mirror, California, USA
Solar parabolic mirror. Close-up of a solar energy generating systems (SEGS) parabolic (curved) mirror in Californias Mojave desert, USA

View of an amorphous solar cell
Amorphous solar cell. View of an amorphous solar cell. This cell was developed at Stuttgart University, Germany, and has an extremely high efficiency

Offshore wind farm. This is the Scroby Sands wind farm, situated in the North Sea. Photographed in Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, UK

Wind farm, Sweden
Wind farm. Wind turbines at a wind farm. Photographed in Sweden

Solar panels at a traffic island, UK
Solar panels mounted on signs at a traffic island. The panels generate electricity to illuminate the signs at night. Photographed in the UK

Solar panel at the ECO Centre, Wales
Solar panel at the ECO Centre, Newport, Wales, UK. The ECO Centre is a public education centre designed to promote environmental issues connected with energy use

Ferrybridge power station. Lorry travelling along the M62 motorway past Ferrybridge power station, in Yorkshire, UK. This is a 2000 megawatt (MW) power station

Solar panels on house roof
Solar panels. A 1.5 kW solar electricity generating system of photovoltaic cells can be seen at right on the south-facing roof of a terraced house

Solar cooking device, artwork. This device works by using foil to reflect rays of sunlight (yellow arrows) inside a plastic bag or other transparent container

Solar-powered parking meter. This parking meter is powered by electricity generated from the solar panel (black), mounted on top of the meter. Photographed in Nanaimo, Vancouver, Canada

Solar cells. Close-up of the surface of solar (photovoltaic) cells, which convert light into electrical energy. Cells are made from a semi-conductor such as silicon (as here)

Evacuated glass solar tubes (EGT) in a passive solar water heating system. EGTs absorb and transfer energy from sunlight

Solar cell. Solar, or photovoltaic, cells convert light into electrical energy. The cell is made from a semiconductor. When light hits the semiconductor it releases electrons that are picked up by a

Solar panel use. Musicians using solar panels to power their instruments at a concert. Photographed in Pahoa, Hawaii, USA

Solar powered garden lights

Wind power, artwork
Wind power. Computer artwork of numerous wind turbines in the sea. Wind power is a clean and renewable source of power. The turbine blades are turned by the wind, generating electricity

Windmill, computer artwork. This type of windmill may be used to generate electricity or pump water

Stephen Salter, South African engineer
MODEL RELEASED. Stephen Salter (born 1938), South African engineer. Salter read physics at Cambridge University before moving to Edinburgh University where he became famous in the 1970s for his

ECO Centre, Newport, Wales, UK. The ECO Centre is a public education centre designed to promote environmental issues connected with energy use

Dried algae on finger produced by Greenfuel Technologies, USA. Algae are photosynthesising microorganisms that convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and sunlight into lipids, carbohydrates and proteins

Algae growing in a photobioreactor with a researchers shadow. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms that can convert carbon dioxide into commercially valuable lipids

Algae growing on petri dishes, Solazyme Inc. USA. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms. They convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into sugars, that are then metabolised into lipids

Algae research. Researcher from Solazyme Inc. USA, examining a petri dish from an incubation room containing different algae strains. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms

Solar cells, artwork
Solar cells, computer artwork. Close-up of the surface of solar (photovoltaic) cells

Algae fermentation bioreactor, Solazyme Inc. USA. Algae are photosynthesising micro- organisms that can convert carbon dioxide into sugars

Researcher with algae fermenter
Researcher with algae fermentation bioreactor, Solazyme Inc. USA. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms that can convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into sugars

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"Harnessing the Power of Nature: Exploring the Beauty and Potential of Renewable Energy" Power generating windmills at the Stateline Wind Project with a bright cloud behind. Prairie near Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada, North America - where renewable energy meets vast landscapes. Construction workers working on the foreshore of the Solway Firth near Workington, installing the power cable that will carry electricity from Robin Rigg offshore wind farm in Solway Firth - paving the way for sustainable energy solutions. Solar panel with sun - capturing sunlight to illuminate our future. Outback windmill in Flinders Ranges, Australia - blending traditional charm with modern sustainability practices. England's Green Rigg Wind Farm in Northumberland - showcasing how green initiatives can coexist harmoniously with nature's beauty. Windmills in a row on Kinderdijk canal, UNESCO World Heritage Site - preserving history while embracing clean energy alternatives. An alien being directing its spacecraft to make crop circles (hint) - highlighting innovative approaches to harness renewable resources even beyond our world. Aerial view of a wind turbine near Wolnzach, Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm district in Bavaria, Germany - exemplifying Europe's commitment towards greener horizons. Wind turbines at Pincher Creek – transforming winds into sustainable power sources amidst breathtaking Canadian scenery. Wind turbines on Bodmin Moor near Bodmin, Cornwall – uniting ancient landscapes with futuristic energy solutions for a better tomorrow. Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and Reservoir in Utah USA – where renewable energy meets stunning natural wonders; powering both adventure and sustainability. From picturesque prairies to historic sites and otherworldly visions—renewable energy is not just about reducing carbon emissions but also about embracing innovation while preserving our planet’s splendor.