Energy ExplorerFind out more about solar, hydro, wind, biomass and geothermal energy, and see how they’re being used to meet our energy needs now and into the future.
Green energy refers to electricity that comes from renewable sources, such as hydro, wind, biomass and solar, instead of traditional fuels like coal and natural gas.
Farming using Renewable Energy SourcesThis dairy farmer in Wales farms energy by using wastes from his farm. His daughter also makes cheese using energy produced on the farm.
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Energy ResourcesDick Smith - Ten Bucks a Litre. Watch the video and answer the questions on the worksheet below.
Other Sources of EnergyWe know our fossil fuels will dry up someday, so what alternatives energy sources are there? From Piezoelectricity to Biofuel Algae, Jonathan Stirckland explores the future of renewable energy in this episode of Fw:Thinking.
How Much Land is Required for Renewable Energy Sources?How much land mass would renewables need to power a nation like the UK? An entire country's worth. In this pragmatic talk, David MacKay tours the basic mathematics that show worrying limitations on our sustainable energy options and explains why we should pursue them anyway.
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