Non-Conventional Energy Sources (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Wind turbines definition
Wind turbines definition
Electricity-generating windmills connected to power grids
South Africa's windiest regions
South Africa's windiest regions
Along the 3000 km coastline
Traditional windmill function
Traditional windmill function
Extract water from underground boreholes for farming
Modern wind turbines main purpose
Modern wind turbines main purpose
Electricity generation
Wind energy environmental benefit
Wind energy environmental benefit
Produces electricity without releasing greenhouse gases
Wind turbine land use advantage
Wind turbine land use advantage
Requires minimal ground space, land can still be farmed
Main disadvantage of wind energy production
Main disadvantage of wind energy production
Not always consistent - varies with wind strength
Wind turbine cost disadvantage
Wind turbine cost disadvantage
High upfront investment for manufacturing and installation
Location of South Africa's first major wind farm
Location of South Africa's first major wind farm
Near Darling, Western Cape
Europe's electricity from wind (current)
Europe's electricity from wind (current)
Over 6% of total electricity supply