Renewable Energy Sources - INI

[item.solar-energy]
code=01
slug=solar-energy
name=Solar Energy
description=Renewable energy that converts sunlight into electricity or heat.
status2025=The fastest-growing renewable energy globally. In 2024, capacity increased by 600 GW, recording 35% year-over-year growth. LCOE (Levelized Cost of Energy) ranges from $28-117/MWh.
technologyTypes=["Photovoltaic (PV)","Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)","Solar Thermal"]

[item.wind-energy]
code=02
slug=wind-energy
name=Wind Energy
description=Renewable energy that converts wind's kinetic energy into rotational energy for power generation.
status2025=Recorded 273 TWh growth in 2021 and expected to surpass nuclear power generation in 2025. Offshore wind is particularly expanding, with full-scale introduction expected in Japan after 2025.
technologyTypes=["Onshore Wind","Offshore Wind"]

[item.hydropower]
code=03
slug=hydropower
name=Hydropower
description=Renewable energy that generates electricity using water's potential and kinetic energy.
status2025=Functions as a stable baseload power source as the world's largest renewable energy source. In Europe, hydropower accounts for 34.7% of renewable electricity.
technologyTypes=["Large-scale Hydropower","Pumped Storage","Micro-hydro","Small Hydropower"]

[item.geothermal-energy]
code=04
slug=geothermal-energy
name=Geothermal Energy
description=Renewable energy that utilizes underground thermal energy for power generation and heating/cooling.
status2025=A baseload power source capable of 24-hour stable supply with a capacity factor exceeding 90%. Geographic constraints are being eased with the development of EGS technology, and new deployment expansion is expected.
technologyTypes=["Hydrothermal Geothermal","Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)","Ground-source Heat Pumps"]

[item.biomass-energy]
code=05
slug=biomass-energy
name=Biomass Energy
description=Renewable energy that converts chemical energy contained in organic matter into heat or electricity.
status2025=Attracting attention as carbon-neutral power generation through waste utilization. Sustainable raw material sourcing and avoiding food competition are challenges. In Europe, biomass accounts for 17.3% of renewable electricity.
technologyTypes=["Solid Biofuels","Liquid Biofuels","Biogas","Waste-to-Energy"]

[item.wave-energy]
code=06
slug=wave-energy
name=Wave Energy
description=Marine energy that generates power using the vertical motion and kinetic energy of ocean surface waves.
status2025=Research, development, and demonstration testing for practical application are in progress. Global potential exceeds 2,000 TWh annually. Marine energy as a whole is expected to reach 20 million tons equivalent annually by 2040.
technologyTypes=["Point Absorber","Attenuator","Terminator","Oscillating Water Column"]

[item.ocean-thermal-energy-conversion]
code=07
slug=ocean-thermal-energy-conversion
name=Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC)
description=Marine energy that generates power using the temperature difference between warm surface water and cold deep seawater.
status2025=In research and development stage. Has significant potential in tropical and subtropical regions. Overcoming technical and economic challenges is necessary for practical application.
technologyTypes=["Closed-cycle OTEC","Open-cycle OTEC","Hybrid OTEC"]

[item.tidal-energy]
code=08
slug=tidal-energy
name=Tidal Energy
description=Marine energy that generates power using the energy of tidal rise and fall.
status2025=Capable of stable power generation unaffected by weather with high predictability of over 95%. Suitable topographical conditions are required, limiting developable locations.
technologyTypes=["Tidal Barrage (Range)","Tidal Stream (Current)"]