Challenges

Question 1

What are the challenges associated with marine tidal current energy?

Answer 1

1. Reduction in cost
2. Limit corrosion and abrasion
3. New maintenance and safety issues
4. Power take-off at low rotation
5. Grid access
6. Maritime and agricultural impact
7. New business models

Question 2

What are the challenges associated with H2 production?

Answer 2

1. Large capital investment required
2. Geological issues
3. Gas and electricity access
4. New distribution infrastructure
5. Market transformation

Question 3

What are the challenges associated with smart grids?

Answer 3

1. Market transformation
2. Policy and legislation
3. Large capital investment required

Question 4

What are the challenges associated with built environment energy capture?

Answer 4

1. Heat sink matching/Heat recovery
2. Glare avoidance
3. Daylight utilisation

Question 5

What are the challenges associated with fossil fuels?

Answer 5

1. Refining exploration techniques
2. Making the concept less polluting
3. Enhanced extraction
4. New resources/uses

Question 6

What are the challenges associated with nuclear power?

Answer 6

1. New building infrastructure
2. Waste disposal
3. Public acceptance