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Energy efficiency
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Energy efficiency
Biomass energy
Energy; Energy efficiency
Energy produced by the conversion of biomass directly to heat or to a liquid or gas that can be converted to energy.
Geothermal energy
Energy; Energy efficiency
Energy produced by the internal heat of the earth; geothermal heat sources include: hydrothermal convective systems; pressurised water reservoirs; hot dry rocks; manual gradients; and magma. ...
Net generation
Energy; Energy efficiency
Equal to gross generation less electricity consumption of a power plant.
Landscaping
Energy; Energy efficiency
Features and vegetation on the outside of or surrounding a building for aesthetics and energy conservation.
Design tip speed ratio
Energy; Energy efficiency
For a wind turbine, the ratio of the speed of the tip of a turbine blade for which the power coefficient is at maximum.
