Energy Case Study : UK Flashcards
1
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How much has population increased since 2000
A
From 60 million to 70 million
2
Q
Why is energy consumption high
A
- car ownership is high at 60%
- wealth = tourism = flights
- high domestic energy use
- many buildings are old and badly insulated so are harder to heat up
3
Q
What was the largest part of the UK’s energy mix in the 1980’s
A
Coal - over 50%
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5
Q
Which energy sourced have increased rapidly
A
Gas wind and solar
6
Q
Which is the largest fuel type
A
Gas- just over 1/3rd
7
Q
Which is the second largest energy type
A
Wind - at 30%
8
Q
What happened with wind energy in December 2023
A
- It was the largest source of energy- accounting for 41.2%
- And on the 21st of December it reached 56%
9
Q
What are the environmental impacts of uk energy supply and consumption
A
- wind turbines can kill birds and disrupt wildlife
- produce noise pollution/ visually an eyesore
- can disrupt marine life if in the sea
10
Q
Do fossil fuels still play a role in the uk energy mix
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- the importance of coal is in decline
- the uk now has no coal power stations left
- we import 40% of our gas
- new ‘rose bank’ oil field has been approved in the North Sea
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