UK Energy
- Created by: G.Oldham
- Created on: 27-03-18 19:07
Renewable Energy
Energy from a source that is not depleted when used.
Non-Renewable Energy
A natural resource that, once consumed, cannot be replaced.
Sustainable Energy
Meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own need. e.g biofuel if replanted
Energy Mix
The range of renewable and non renewable sources used by a country and their proportions
Fossil Fuel
A natural fuel formed in the geological past from the remains of living organisms- coal, oil and gas.
Coal Power
Last Coal mine shut in 2015 in the UK. Mainly used until mid 80s.
Oil
Big fall in the use of Coal and Oil in the 1990s due to the UK being able to purchase North sea gas
Gas
Gas is the most cleanest, easiest and cheapest to transport fossil fuel.
Wind Power
The greatest amount of renewable energy in the UK comes from wind generation.
Biomass
Biomass is an easy way to reduce greenhouse gas production.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Power
Nuclear is not a renewable source, but it does not produce any greenhouse gases.
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