KQ4: How can energy supply be managed to ensure sustainability?

Question 1

what % of UK energy mix is renewables

Answer 1

7%

Question 2

what percentage of UK energy mix are govt aiming to be renewables

Answer 2

15% by 2020

Question 3

how much of UK energy is from wind power

Answer 3

3% (2.4 million homes)

Question 4

how many turbines currently in UK

Answer 4

500

Question 5

how many turbines COULD there be in UK

Answer 5

5000-7000

Question 6

how much is planned for wind energy in UK energy mix

Answer 6

10% by 2020

Question 7

benefits of thanet wind farm, kent: varied energy sources

Answer 7

Will decrease UKs reliance on fossil fuel imports and reduce the need for fracking which damages the environment

Question 8

benefits of thanet wind farm, kent: (environment)

Answer 8

No air pollution or greenhouse gases

Question 9

benefits of thanet wind farm, kent: more skilled employees

Answer 9

Skill level of employees has increased which has positive implications for a wider economy

Question 10

benefits of thanet wind farm, kent: employment

Answer 10

Created 3,600 jobs

Question 11

benefits of thanet wind farm, kent: new source of energy

Answer 11

Infinite, reliable, could supply 25% electricity needs

Question 12

issue with thanet wind farm, kent: cost

Answer 12

Cost £800 million

Question 13

benefits of thanet wind farm, kent: domestic energy

Answer 13

100 turbines create electricity for 200,000 homes

Question 14

issue with thanet wind farm, kent: lifespan

Answer 14

wind farms last 25 years

Question 15

issue with thanet wind farm, kent: wildlife

Answer 15

turbines kill birds

Question 16

issue with thanet wind farm, kent: little employment for locals

Answer 16

Employment isn’t always beneficial to a local population who don’t have the right skills: only 30% jobs were for local people in Thanet