Uruguay
How much of Uruguay's electricity comes from renewable sources?
Almost 100% of Uruguay's electricity comes from renewable sources.
What renewable energy problem does Puerto Rico face?
Puerto Rico still depends heavily on fossil fuels and has not completed its transition to renewable energy.
This energy comes from the sun.
Solar energy
Renewable energy can help protect the ______.
Environment
Solar energy: renewable or non-renewable?
Renewable
Which renewable energy source is especially important in Uruguay?
Wind energy, hydropower and solar energy
What does the video say about Puerto Rico's energy system?
It is expensive, fragile/unreliable, and dependent on fossil fuels.
This energy uses moving air to produce electricity.
Wind energy
Renewable energy can reduce our dependence on ______ fuels.
Fossil
Coal: renewable or non-renewable?
Non-renewable
Why was Uruguay able to develop so much renewable energy?
Because Uruguay developed a national plan/strategy to transform its electricity system and invested in renewable energy.
What happened after the hurricane?
The hurricane caused a major electricity crisis, and Puerto Rico continued to experience problems with its electrical system years later.
This type of energy uses moving water.
Hydropower
Why is solar energy considered a clean source of energy?
Because it produces little/no greenhouse gas emissions when generating electricity.
Wind energy: renewable or non-renewable?
Renewable
What problem did Uruguay have before expanding renewable energy?
Uruguay faced an energy crisis and depended more on fossil fuels / had problems with its electricity supply.
Why is energy particularly important for Puerto Rico?
Because Puerto Rico's electricity system is vulnerable, and energy insecurity has serious consequences for people's quality of life.
Name three types of renewable energy.
Solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal, biomass, etc.
How can renewable energy help fight climate change?
It can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Oil: renewable or non-renewable?
Non-renewable
What makes Uruguay an interesting example for other countries?
Uruguay transformed its electricity system in a relatively short time and now produces almost all of its electricity from renewable sources.
What could Puerto Rico learn from Uruguay?
Puerto Rico could learn how to transition to renewable energy, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and create a more stable energy system.
This energy comes from heat inside the Earth.
Geothermal energy
Give three benefits of renewable energy.
Less pollution, fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and less dependence on fossil fuels.
What is the main difference between renewable and non-renewable energy?
Renewable sources can naturally be replaced; non-renewable sources are limited.