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Alternative energy sources
Traditional renewable energy sources
Biomasses Hydroelectricity
Biomasses
Biomass is a clean renewable energy resource derived from the waste of various human and natural activities.
Hydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity is the term referring to electricity generated by hydropower.
New renewable energy sources
Solar energy Energy of wind Geothermal energy
Solar energy
Croatia has 2000 solar hours per year.
Energy of wind
Wind power is the conversion of wind energy into a useful form of energy.
Geothermal energy
Geothermal energy is thermal energy generated and stored in the Earth.
Alternative energy in Croatia
In Croatia there is a big potential for usage of the alternative sources of energy, but it cost too much and we can't afford it. There are just couple alternative power plants.
Windmills near Croatian town Zadar.
Olive oil can be used like biofuel