Pre-release booklet Flashcards
accessibility
the ease with which people and businesses can be obtained energy resources
acceptability
How energy source is considered environmentally and socially sustainable
affordability
the economic feasibility of energy supply for consumers and industries
economic development
the improvement of economic well-being and quality of life through industrial growth, job creation, and infrastructure development
electricity capacity
the maximum amount of electricity a power station or national grid can generate at any given time
energy
the power made from physical or chemical resources, used to provide light, heat, and the ability to operate machines
energy consumption
the amount of energy used by individuals, businesses and industries within a country
energy exports
energy resources sold to other countries
energy imports
energy resources purchased from other countries to supplement domestic supply
energy mix
the combination of different energy sources used to meet a country’s energy needs
energy sercurity
having a uninterrupted and affordable energy supply which is able to sustain people’s lives and daily activities
fossil fuels
natural fuels formed from the remains of ancient organisms, including coal, oil, and natural gas
living standards
the level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to individuals or societies
physical environment
natural conditions, such as climate and geology, that affect energy production
political factors
government policies, international relations, and regulations that influence energy supply and security
renewable energy
energy from sources that are naturally replenished, such as wind, solar and hydroelectric power
bioenergy
energy produced form organic materials, such as wood or food waste
climate change
long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns, often linked to human activities such as burning fossil fuels
ecosystem
a community of living organisms interacting with their environment
environmental impacts
the effects of energy production on the natural environment, including habitat destruction and pollution
geothermal energy
energy from heat inside the earth
heat pumps
devices that extract hear from the air, ground, or water to provide heating or cooling for buildings
hydroelectric power
energy created by the movement of water, usually in dams
hydrogen fuel cells
devices that generate electricity using hydrogen as a fuel source
large-scale renewable projects
major infrastructure developments, such as wind farms or tidal barrages, designed to generate significant amounts of renewable energy
Morecambe bay
a coastal area in northwest England that is proposed for a tidal energy project
nature reserve
a protected area of land or water where wildlife and natural habitats are preserved
recycling
the process of converting waste materials into new products to reduce resources consumption and environmental impact
renewable components
materials used in renewable energy technology that can be reused or recycled
renewable energy
energy from sources that do not deplete, such as wind and solar power
solar energy
energy from the sun converted into electricity or heat
sustainability
meeting current energy needs without compromising future generations
tidal barrage
a structure built across an estuary to generate electricity from tidal movement
tidal energy
electricity generated from the movement of tides
wave energy
power generated by capturing the movement of ocean waves
wind energy
electricity generated by turbines powered by wind
area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB)
a protected landscape known for its natural beauty, important for conservation and recreation
biodiversity
the variety of plant and animal life in an area. high biodiversity means lots of different species live there
energy trilemma
the challenge of balancing energy security, affordability and environmental sustainability
estuary
a coastal area where a river meets the sea, often rich in wildlife and important for ecosystems
infrastructure
basic facilities and services that support a community, such as roads, bridges and energy supply
marine conservation
the protection and management of ocean ecosystems and marine wildlife
peninsula
a piece of land almost surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
site of special scientific interest (SSSI)
a protected area important for wildlife, plants and geological
