A device used to convert solar thermal energy directly into electricity, it is made out of silicon
What are Photovoltaic cells?
100
Caused by the Heating of the Atmosphere
What is wind energy?
100
The most common type of hydroelectric power plant uses a ____ on a river to store water
What is a Dam?
100
Generates Geothermal Energy
What is the Heat of The Earth
100
Another Method of Solar Energy Collection other than solar panels
What is Solar thermal Energy
200
15%
What is the Efficiency of Solar Panels?
200
The placement of these is another important piece to this puzzle. They may be located in areas where the land is already used for farming or grazing, implementing the area once Even out at sea.
What is a wind turbine?
200
Animals that are Disrupted by hydroelectric dam's
What are Fish?
200
Geothermal Energy is very _____________.
What is Reliable
200
Animal waste, Agricultural Products, Wood
What is Biomass
300
In one day, it provides more energy than our current population would consume in 27 years.
What is the sun?
300
Wind is not __________
What is Predictable
300
have long economic lives, with some still in service after 50–100 years
What are hydroelectric plants?
300
Heat Energy --> Kinetic / Mechanical --> Electrical Energy
What is Geothermal Powers Energy Chain
300
Energy from the Sea
What is Tidal Power?
400
Lost as Heat
What is Wasted Energy
400
_____ costs are relatively low
What are operational costs?
400
Danger to hyrdo electric Dam's
What are Earthquakes / Dam Breaks
400
Geothermal Energy can only be built at _________________
What are Specific Sites
400
Coal, Petrol
What are Fossil Fuels?
500
This has more than enough area to produce enough solar electricity to supply all of its power needs.