What is green electricity?

Electricity

Form of energy resulting from the movement of charged particles (electrons) through a conduct...

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is produced using fossil, nuclear or renewable energies. When it is produced using the latter (solar, wind,

biomass

In the energy sector, biomass is defined as all organic matter of plant or animal origin, inc...

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, hydraulic, etc.) it is called ‘green electricity’ – a good promotional argument for electricity providers. But can a “fossil”

electron

Matter is made up of atoms. An atom comprises a nucleus made of protons (positively charged p...

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be distinguished from a “green” electron?