pre-release 2025

• What is the main focus of the pre-release?

  UK energy and tidal energy
• What is the big question regarding the tidal barrage?

  Should it go ahead or not?
• What are the three parts of the pre-release?

  • Figure one: UK energy supply
  • Figure two: Renewables
  • Figure three: Tidal energy project
• What is the primary use of energy in the UK?

  Domestic consumption
• What are the top three uses of energy in the UK?

  Domestic, transport, and services
• What percentage of the UK's energy comes from oil?

  40%
• What percentage of the UK's energy comes from gas?

  36%
• What percentage of the UK's energy comes from renewables?

  15%
• What percentage of the UK's energy comes from nuclear?

  6%
• What percentage of the UK's energy comes from coal?

  3%
• Why does the UK have high energy imports?

  Due to reduction in domestic supply
• What are the two renewable energy sources mentioned that are increasing?

  Solar and wind power
• What is the biggest renewable energy source in the UK?

  Biomass
• What is biomass used for?

  Creating gas from plant and animal materials
• What percentage of the UK's energy comes from wind?

  28%
• What percentage of the UK's energy comes from solar?

  5%
• What percentage of the UK's energy comes from heat pumps?

  4%
• What percentage of the UK's energy comes from hydro?

  2%
• What are the advantages of renewable energy?

  • Sustainable
  • Cleaner with low air pollution
  • Creates jobs
  • Cheaper than traditional power
  • More stable energy prices
  • Provides energy security
• What are the disadvantages of renewable energy?

  • Weather dependent
  • Requires a lot of space
  • Environmental disturbance
  • High initial setup costs
• What is the main question regarding the tidal gateway project?

  Should it go ahead or not?
• How long will the tidal gateway project provide clean energy?

  100 years
• How many homes will the tidal project power?

  About 2 million homes
• How many jobs will the tidal project create?

  13,000 jobs
• What financial boost is expected from the tidal project?

  £20 billion boost to the local economy
• What is one environmental benefit of the tidal project?

  Flood protection against rising sea levels
• Why is tidal power considered reliable?

  Tides change every 6 hours
• What is the main disadvantage of the tidal project regarding cost?

  £10 billion setup cost
• How long will it take to build the tidal project?

  25 years
• What is a potential environmental impact of the tidal project?

  It may affect local fishing
• What is a challenge regarding materials used in the tidal project?

  Materials degrade in seawater
• What is a concern regarding wildlife habitats with the tidal project?

  Potential damage to marine habitats
• What are the key points to consider for the tidal gateway project?

  • Should it go ahead?
  • Advantages: clean energy, job creation, economic boost
  • Disadvantages: high costs, environmental impact