Wind , Solar and Geothermal

Cards (3)

  • What is wind power?
    Lots of wind turbines in exposed places
    Each turbine has a generator inside of it that turns to produce electricity
    No pollution except for manufacturing
    Issue is they are very noisy and are eye pollution
    If wind stops or is too strong then they dont work efficiently
    Take up alot of space
  • Solar power?
    Solar cells are expensive but no environmental damage
    theres no pollution
    very reliable source in sunny countries
    Bad in cloudy countries
    Initial costs high but they are free to run afterwards exluding potential maintenance
  • Geothermal Power?
    -Energy from underground Thermal energy stores
    Around volcanic areas or where hot rocks lie near the surface
    -Very good free energy source , little damage to the environment
    Used for energy or to heat buildings directly