Energy Geography

• Types of renewable energy


  • Biomass
  • Hydropower
  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Geothermal
  • Wave
  • Nuclear
• Biomass


  Burn plants and rubbish to generate electricity
• Tidalpower

  Harnesses large movements of trapped water to turn turbines
• Solar


  Converts sunlight to electricity
• Wind


  Converts wind movements to electricity
• Geothermal


  Uses natural heat steam
• Wave


  Harnesses the power of small sea movements
• Nuclear


  Uses uranium to generate nuclear reaction
• Fossil fuels


  Coal and gas
• Pros of renewable energy

  • Biomass renewable
  • Clean energy
  • Hydropower clean renewable
  • Solar
  • Wind
  • Fairly cheap
• Cons of renewable energy

  • Emissions + land use
  • Environmental impact
  • Land required
  • Expensive
  • Unsightly
• The energy transition is the shift from fossil fuels to renewable sources.
• Renewables are becoming more affordable, but there are still challenges such as intermittency and storage issues.
• Renewables are becoming more cost-competitive with traditional power generation methods, making them increasingly attractive as an alternative source of electricity.
• Energy efficiency measures can reduce demand and save money.
• Energy efficiency refers to using less energy to achieve the same outcome or output.
• Energy security refers to the ability of countries to access reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy supplies.
• Government policies such as subsidies, tax credits, and carbon pricing can also influence the competitiveness of different types of energy.