Wind,solar And Geothermal Flashcards
Wind power
Each turbine has a generator inside it
There’s no pollution
Turbines stop when the wind stops or if the wind is too strong
Blocks the view (so they have a big effect on scenery)
On average, wind turbines produce energy 70-85% of the time
Solar cells
They generate energy directly from sunlight
Solar power is often used in remote places
There’s no pollution
In sunny countries solar power is a very reliable source of energy
Like wind you can’t increase the power output
Initial costs are high but after that the energy’s free
Geothermal power
Based in volcanic areas or where hot rocks are
Does little damage to the world
This is completely free
Geothermal power can be used to generate electricity or to heat buildings directly