Nuclear, Wind and Geothermal Energy

Nuclear Reactors

• The heat energy that is released from the nuclear fission of uranium is used to make steam
• Nuclear energy is converted into heat energy
• The steam then drives the turbines, turning the heat energy into kinetic energy
• This movement creates electricity in the generator, converting the kinetic energy into electrical energy.

Advantages

• Nuclear reactors produce no greenhouse gases which contribute to global warming and climate change
• There is also plenty of uranium left in the ground

Disadvantages

• It is expensive to set up and maintain a nuclear reactor
• When it becomes old and inefficient, it will need to be decommissioned which is also expensive
• It is also difficult to dispose of radioactive waste safely as there is always a risk of it leaking into the ground and lakes, which will harm the soil, plants and wildlife

Wind Energy

• Lots of turbines are put in exposed places…