Waste To Energy: Hydrogen Energy, Geothermal Energy & Ocean Energy (for UPSC CSE/IAS Exam)

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Giri Prasad

This lesson begins by stating the reasons of why there is a need for waste to be converted into energy. The methods for this conversion like incineration, anaerobic digestion are explained in detail. The lesson then further highlights the problems & the prospects of converting waste to energy. It moves on to explain Hydrogen as a fuel, its features & applications. The methods of obtaining hydrogen are then explained. Towards the end of the lesson, the other 2 types i.e the geothermal & ocean energy are explained in detail along with their types & applications.