Matching Pairs WHERE DOES ENERGY COME FROM?Online version Energy, in physics, is the capacity for doing work. It may exist in potential, kinetic, thermal, electrical, chemical, nuclear, or other various forms. by Irene VIQUE RUBIO 1 Wind energy: 2 Non-renewable energy: 3 Solar energy: 4 Geothermal energy 5 Fossil fuels 6 Renewable energy: 7 Nuclear energy 8 Hydraulic energy: is energy that comes from a source that won't run out. They are natural and self-replenishing, and usually have a low- or zero-carbon footprint. are made from decomposing plants and animals. is the energy generated by the movement of water. is the energy generated by the heat of the Earth's interior Nuclear energy is the energy obtained from the nucleus of an atom. comes from sources that will run out or won't be replenished in our lifetimes or even in many lifetimes. is the energy generated by the sun. is the energy generated by the wind.