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### Sustainable Energy Sources

- **Definition**: Sustainable energy sources are those that are continually replenished and have minimal environmental impact, contributing to sustainability.
  
- **Examples of Renewable Energy Sources**:
  - **Solar Energy**: Utilizes photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity. [source](https://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/solar-panels)
  - **Wind Energy**: Generated through wind turbines that convert kinetic energy from wind into electrical power. [source](https://www.irena.org/publications/2021/Feb/Wind-energy)
  - **Hydropower**: Uses flowing water to generate electricity, accounting for over 60% of renewable electricity globally. [source](https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/hydropower)
  - **Biomass**: Organic materials (e.g., wood, agricultural crops, and waste) used as fuel. [source](https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/bioenergy-basics)

### Renewable Technologies Innovations

- **Emerging Technologies**:
  - **Advanced Photovoltaics**: Developments include bifacial panels and solar skins for improved efficiency and aesthetics. [source](https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy21osti/77456.pdf)
  - **Floating Solar Farms**: Solar panels installed on water bodies to optimize land use while reducing evaporation rates. [source](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032118302895)
  - **Offshore Wind Turbines**: Innovations in turbine design allow for larger installations further offshore where wind speeds are typically higher. [source](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332302909_Offshore_wind_energy_in_Canada)

- **Energy Storage Solutions**:
  - **Battery Technology Advancements**: Lithium-ion batteries are projected to reach around $250/kWh by the mid-2020s due to mass production increases. [source](https://blog.aimhighrecycling.com/lithium-ion-battery-costs)
  - **Pumped Hydro Storage Systems**: These continue to be a large-scale solution for storing excess energy generated during peak production periods. [source](http://pumpedstorage.org.au/about-pumped-storage-hydro.html)

### Regulatory Framework

- **International Agreements**:
   - **The Paris Agreement (2015)**: Emphasizes limiting global warming by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and encourages countries to increase their reliance on renewable energies as part of their national commitments. [source](https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-paris-agreement/the-paris-agreement)

### Economic Impact

- **Investments in Renewables**:
   - Global investment in renewables reached $300 billion in recent years with an expected increase as technologies mature. [source](https://about.bnef.com/en/) 

### Key Findings
1. There is a diverse range of sustainable energy sources available today.
2. Continuous innovation is occurring across various renewable technologies.
3. International regulations are increasingly supporting the transition towards these sustainable practices.

### Sources Used
- https://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/advice/solar-panels
- https://www.irena.org/publications/2021/Feb/Wind-energy
- https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/hydropower
- https://www.energy.gov/eere/bioenergy/bioenergy-basics
- https://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy21osti/77456.pdf
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032118302895 
- https://blog.aimhighrecycling.com/lithium-ion-battery-costs 

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