uk energy Flashcards
energy conservation meaning
reducing energy consumption and using existing energy sources to be efficient
energy mix meaning
the combination of different energy
energy security meaning
reliable and affordable sources of energy
renewable meaning
a source that wont run out of
natural energy
non-renewable meaning
sources of energy that will run out
how much of global energy is non-renewable
87%
energy insecurity?
more energy used than it produces
what will we do when the UK becomes energy insecure in the future
import more energy to reduce the gap between demand and supply
why has energy demand increased in recent years?
technology
population increase
why do countries experience energy insecurity
increase in demand
supply meaning
the amount of something available for use
demand meaning
the consumers need or desire to use a product
surplus meaning
when demand is lower than supply
deficit meaning
when demand is higher than supply
how does climate affect energy
windy climates - wind turbines
sunny climates - solar pannels
