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renewable energy resources

Published on Nov 20, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

renewable energy resources

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Hydro-  Therm-  Geo-  Bio-

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solar energy

energy from the sun
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ADvANTAGES VS DISADVANTAGES

  • A. Availability and does not pollute
  • D. Less in cloudy days and none at night
  • D. Expensive, more than other types of RE.
  • D. Must be large, or can't produce enough

Nellis Air Force Base, NV. 72,000 - 25% for 12,000 people

Active vs. Passive solar energy

wind farm

group of wind turbines that produce electricity

why is wind energy a renewable resource?

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hydroelectric power

electricity produced by flowing water
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what is the source of energy in hydroelectric?

tidal power

Tidal Power types FYI

  • TSG: Tidal stream generator - kinetic energy
  • Tidal Barges: Potential energy - tide height 
  • DTP: Dynamic Tidal Power: 50km dams
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geothermal energy

energy from earth's interior

how does the water get hot in geothermal energy?

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Biomass energy

energy produced by burning organic matter
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what is the main sources or renewable energy?

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what is ethanol and why is it added to gasoline?

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