Renewable Energy Flashcards
How many jobs has Hinkley Point C provided during its 10-year construction, and what percentage of Japan’s energy does nuclear energy provide?
Hinkley Point C has provided over 25,000 jobs during its construction.
What is the estimated cost to complete Hinkley Point C?
Hinkley Point C is estimated to cost £31-34 billion to complete.
Explain the impacts of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
Following the Fukushima Nuclear disaster in 2011, 150,000 people were forced to leave an exclusion zone, and they are not expected to be allowed to return for at least another 40 years.
Prior to the Fukishima Nuclear Disaster how much of Japan’s energy was nuclear and what is this now?
Prior to Fukushima 27% was Nuclear but this is now less than 7%. The govt. plans for this to reach 20-22% by 2030
How many construction jobs has the Hornsea Project 1 provided, and where is it located?
The Hornsea Project 1 has provided over 2,000 construction jobs and is located 120km off the Yorkshire coast.
What milestone did the Hornsea Project 1 achieve, and what is its capacity in terms of powering homes?
The Hornsea Project 1 was the world’s first offshore wind farm to exceed 1 GW in capacity and produces enough green energy to power well over one million homes.
How many homes can Quarrendon fields in Aylesbury power with one turbine?
Quarrendon fields in Aylesbury can power 2,000 homes with one 149m turbine.
How has the average height of newly installed turbines in Britain changed from 2000 to 2014?
The average height of newly installed turbines in Britain has increased from 74m in 2000 to 91m in 2014.
Which country is the world leader in solar panels installed per capita, and what percentage of its electricity is generated from renewable energy?
Kenya is the world leader in solar panels installed per capita. Renewable energy generates over 80 percent of Kenya’s electricity today.
What goal is Kenya aiming to achieve regarding clean energy transition by 2030, and how much has its electrification rate increased between 2014 and 2018?
Kenya aims to transition to 100 percent clean energy by 2030. Its electrification rate more than doubled between 2014 and 2018.
