Alternatives to fossil fuels: costs and benefits (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Recyclable Energy definition
Recyclable Energy definition
Forms of waste reused to produce more energy
Photovoltaic Cells function
Photovoltaic Cells function
Convert solar energy into electric current
Insolation meaning
Insolation meaning
Incoming solar radiation
Biofuel definition
Biofuel definition
Fuel derived from organic matter (crops, timber)
Nuclear power uranium requirement
Nuclear power uranium requirement
Only small amount needed for given heat output
Wind power strongest season
Wind power strongest season
Winter
Solar power current efficiency status
Solar power current efficiency status
Not very efficient yet
Tidal power reliability
Tidal power reliability
Reliable source of energy once installed
Carbon Capture & Storage emission reduction %
Carbon Capture & Storage emission reduction %
Can reduce emissions by 75%
Hydrogen Fuel Cells only by-product
Hydrogen Fuel Cells only by-product
Water