Topic 8 : Emerging Technologies Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Potential Energy that OE can provide per year ?
A
Theoretically global potential of OE is to be over 100,000 Twh/Year
2
Q
What is the potential for Wave Energy ?
A
45,000Twh/year
3
Q
What is the potential for Tidal Energy ?
A
2200 Twh/year
4
Q
What is the worlds consumption for electricity?
A
16,000 Twh/year
5
Q
What percentage of electricity within NI is imported ?
A
92%
6
Q
Explain wave Energy within Ireland
A
- Possible that Irish wave industry meeting 500MW
- Could lead to 1400 Full time jobs with
- 0.25 Billion Net present Value by 2030
7
Q
Explain Tidal Energy in Ireland
A
- Tidal industry providing 200MW of capacity by 2020 may deliver around 600 Full-time jobs and a net present value of 11 millon Euros
- Could rise to 8500-17,000 Full-time jobs and a NPV of between 1.5 to 2.75 Billion Euros by 2030
