methods of energy production around the world

• canada

  • Has the largest amount of hydroelectric power as it has high precipitation levels(1) and fast flowing major rivers that can be harnessed(1)
  • Mountainous regions provide steep slopes to generate power(1)
• quatar

  • Generates all its electricity from oil as it has massive reserves(1)
  • Infrastructure for oil extraction is already in place(1)
• Kenya

  • Kenya lies partly in an area of tectonic weakness(1) where steam from reservoirs of hot water found a few miles below the earths surface is harnessed to generate geothermal energy(1)
• france

  • France has limited fossil fuels reserves so invested in nuclear energy(1)
  • As a peaceful, stable country it is safe to have nuclear power(1)
  • This energy can be produced to meet demand(1)
  • Energy security is important for European countries due to concerns about the reliability and security of importing natural gas from Russia(2)
• italy

  Italy is under the influence of high pressure for most of the year(1) so clear skies and long hours of sunshine make it ideal for solar power generation(1)
• scotland

  • Scotland has a large coastline, creating an uninterrupted wind flow(1)
  • as a wealthy country, it can invest in more expensive wind turbines(1)
  • Scotland frequently experiences low pressure(1) and associated winds sufficient to generate wind power especially over exposed uplands(1)