Types of Energy

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George talks about two different types of energy:

What is the difference between these two different types of energy?

Non-Renewable Energy

Gas is a source of non-renewable able. What are the problems with gas? Why don’t we use it much in our country?
Oil has similar problems to gas. Where do we get most of it from? Where do we import it from?
Coal is the most polluting fuel – how do we get it? Why do you think we are reducing how much we use it? Why are the coal power stations sometimes switched off?
Nuclear power plants are very toxic, but the fuel is more efficient. How do we get rid of nuclear waste?
Non-Renewable energies cause pollution and will run out one day. Can you suggest solutions to these problems? How about alternatives?

Renewable Energy

Windmills produce energy that is stored in batteries, converted and delivered to our homes. Have you seen these windmills on a journey? Perhaps you could do some research and make a virtual visit to a wind farm! Why is wind energy cheap?
Solar panels can be seen both in people’s houses, but also on solar farms.
Wave power is generated under the sea – can you find countries where this is used?
Hydro power is used in dams to make electricity – again, can you find some famous ones?
Geothermal energy comes from volcanoes using heat from the centre of the earth! Perhaps you could research where this is used and how it works.
Renewable energy is useful for three reasons – can you name them? However, what is the downside?

Engineers

It is the job of engineers to build, look after and produce energy in all of these ways.

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