Alternative Energy Wind Energy Nuclear Energy Wind Turbines
Alternative Energy Wind Energy - Nuclear Energy
Wind Turbines Background info Wind energy is a form of solar energy. Wind power is created from a device called a wind turbine that uses wind to create energy. Unlike some other forms of energy wind energy is all natural and does not create any air pollution or greenhouse gases, and is reusable.
How Wind turbines work? A wind turbine is a device that converts kinetic energy from the wind in electrical power used for power in certain things. Wind turbines come in all different variety of sizes and power ratings there for wind turbines can power different things like homes, small buildings etc.
Wind Energy Pros - Good for the ecosystem - Big Potential - Renewable power - Space efficient - Good domestic potential - Does not cause air pollution - Comes in different sizes - Clean Energy - Sustainable - large range of turbines location
Wind Energy Cons - Intermittent source of energy Cost of construction Threat to wildlife Noise Aesthetics Unpredictable/Inconsistent Location
Wind Energy Long Term Outcome As a long term outcome for wind energy it is a good sustainable energy source because the energy is formed by something we will never run out of which is wind. Just like other ways to get energy like solar power its not always sunny out and for wind power its not always windy out but wind turbines are also able to store energy for when its not creating it. Wind energy is also very good for long term because its not polluting our air or creating greenhouse gases.
Nuclear Energy background info Nuclear energy is a good source of energy with its pros and cons. This type of energy unlike solar energy etc can hold great amounts of energy that. Has the potential to power a whole industrial area or even a whole city.
How Nuclear Energy is Created nuclear reaction is with two or more atomic nuclei collide and a high speed and join to form a new type of atomic nucleus which creates energy but also pollution which is not good.
Nuclear Energy Pros - Low pollution Low operating cost Large amounts of power produced Waste reduced
Nuclear Energy Cons - High construction cost High employee danger rates Unknown dangers working around nuclear power plants Long construction time Require large infrastructure Radioactive waste Creates waste Air pollution
Nuclear Energy Long Term Outcome Nuclear energy has a good long term outcome because of how much energy it can produce. But is also not that good because of the air pollution it creates and the waste it creates.
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