Definicija: Šota se pridobiva na šotiščih z rezanjem iz zemlje, oblikovana je v brikete, ki so uporabni za gorivo. Šota lahko leži v plasteh, debelih več metrov. ponekod se šota uporablja za proizvodnjo elektrike. Šota se prav tako uporablja kot sredstvo za izboljšanje prsti.

Definicija: Peat is obtained from peat bogs by cutting it from the earth; it is then formed into briquettes, which can be used as fuel. Peat may be found in layers several metres thick. In some countries peat-fired generating stations for electricity are in use. Peat is also used as a soil conditioner.