All things Water
Tides are most influenced by what?
The moon
What are the three main types of hydrogen enrgy discussed?
Grey, Blue, Green
What is used in a solar system that regulates the flow of electricity from the panel to the different outputs (batteries, home, etc.) ?
Inverter
A form of geothermal energy that can be used residentially
Heat pumps
Name the three Tidal/Current Energy Devices
Tidal barrages, stream generators, tidal fences
Geothermal Energy comes from what two things?
Residual heat from the planet's formation and from the decay of radioactive activity within the earth's mantle
What season often results in peak demand?
Summer
What are the two cycle battery types?
Deep Cycle and Shallow Cycle
Name two main disadvantages of Biomass energy
Economically inefficient, deforestation, large amount of space requirement, water, low energy density, requires sustainable use management
What is the main factor that impacts the cost of marine energy development?
OPEX
What island has the highest geothermal potential?
Guadeloupe
What are the 4 sectors of energy use
Industrial, Transportation, Residential, Commercial
What are the two ways you can stack batteries?
Parallel or Series
Name 3 geothermal resources
Hot springs, mud pots, hydrothermal vents, geysers, steam vents
Geographically, where has the lowest wave energy potential?
Near the equator
Why is Biomass not considered "renewable" but carbon neutral?
Because it burns natural products but it has to cut down trees and use other natural products that cleanses the atmosphere.
What are 2 ways to manage energy demand discussed?
Energy Efficiency improvements, load shifting, demand response, RE Integration
What type of energy can be used as a fuel and be stored to further carbon neutrality goals?
Hydrogen
The main con of this energy is that it is EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE
Hydrogen energy
How much TWh is estimated for ocean energy potential?
30,000
What is the value of the max efficiency limit for a wind turbine?
Betz limit: 0.59
What are the countries that have the highest and lowest commercial and technical losses.
Haiti - highest
Barbados - lowest
WHat is the name of the process that separates hydrogen and oxygen to make the hydrogen fuel cell?
Electrolysis
Name the three micro grid systems and define them
Grid connecte
Remote
Networked