The document discusses different types of alternative energy sources including wind power, solar power, geothermal energy, ethanol, hydroelectric power, biofuels, natural gas, hydrogen, and nuclear energy. Wind power harnesses the power of wind to spin turbine blades and generate electricity. Solar power uses sunlight to heat water or air or is converted to electricity through solar cells. Geothermal energy captures heat from below the Earth's surface to produce steam and generate electricity. Ethanol is a renewable fuel produced from fermenting biomass like corn.