Renewable energy  is  energy  produced from  sources  that do not deplete or can be replenished within a human's life time. The most common examples include wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and hydropower. This is in contrast to non- renewable sources  such as fossil fuels.  

Advantages of renewable energy

Using renewable energy over fossil fuels has a number of advantages. Here are some of the top benefits of going green:

1. Renewable energy won’t run out

2. Maintenance requirements are lower

3. Renewables save money

4. Renewable energy has numerous health and environmental benefits

5. Renewables lower reliance on foreign energy sources