2.1. Sustainable energy supplies Flashcards

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Types of non-renewable energy

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Finite

  • Fossil fuels (e.g. coal, gas, oil)
  • Nuclear energy

Manageable: biomass

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Types of renewable energy

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  • HEP
  • wind
  • solar
  • geothermal
  • tidal & wave power
  • wind power
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Key energy issues (The 3 S’s)

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  • Sustainability
  • Security
  • Strategy
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Define energy mix

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he specific combination of different energy sources a country/ a region uses to meet its energy consumption needs.

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