Akshara Penumarthi - Padlet Project: Energy Resources by Akshara Penumarthi https://padlet.com/aksharapenumarthi592/axx13le9uui7zccg About 5 Energy Sources en-us 2021-09-08 17:20:18 UTC 2021-09-14 20:31:33 UTC hello@padlet.com Wind aksharapenumarthi592 https://padlet.com/aksharapenumarthi592/axx13le9uui7zccg/wish/1733931681
  • A single wind turbine has around 8,000 different parts.

    • The wind does all the work to get the turbines moving, but underneath there's a team of technicians, engineers, and administrators.

    • Wind energy is the fastest-growing renewable energy source in many places.

    • Wind technology is now much more bird-friendly.

    • Wind turbines are getting bigger and bigger.

    • Wind power is also getting cheaper. Wind power cost dropped to 90% since the 1980s. 

    • Wind Power is one of the fastest-growing and most widely used sources of renewable energy on the planet.

    • Windmills have been in use since 2000 B.C.
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  • Oil is measured in barrels

  • USA has the 10th largest oil reserve on Earth

  • USA consumes more oil than any other country

  • USA consumes 1.85 barrels per day.

  • Gasoline makes up almost 45% of crude oil.

  • Oil was used by ancient societies.

  • Oil is a major source of energy.

  • Oil is made into products like for example clothing, fertilizers, plastic bottles, pens, gasoline, and more.
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  • Renewable hydropower is reliable, adaptable, low-cost, and a source of clean energy.

  • ‍Modern hydropower plants are helping to accelerate clean energy.

  • Hydropower is also a key asset for building secure, clean, electricity.

  • Hydropower is a great “back-up” for wind and solar power.

  • Hydropower is free so anyone could afford it. 

  • It's one of the oldest power sources in the world. 

  • The largest hydroelectric plant in La Grande in Quebec, Canada.

  • Hydropower is safe and also good for the environment.
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  • It takes roughly 1 million years to form coal, which is the reason we classify it as a non-renewable resource. 

  • Coal is mined in 27 US states.

  • More than 90% of US coal is used for electricity.

  • Coal must be relatively dry before it can be burned successfully.

  • Coal is the official state rock of Utah.

  • Coal was an integral part of trade during the Roman Empire.

  • Coal is directly responsible for 90,000 US jobs, most are just coal miners.

  • 5.3 billion tons is the amount of coal consumed worldwide each year
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  • Solar power is inexhaustible, the reason we say it's inexhaustible is that it's going to run out in a billion years and none of us will be alive for that long so it's inexhaustible in our lives. 

  • It can save you a lot of money and reduce the consumption of dirty fuels

  • The first solar panel cell was invented in 1941

  • Solar power is the largest source of energy on the planet

  • Solar power plants can last 40 years or more

  • The price of solar panels has reduced a lot since 2008

  • Solar energy is cheaper than fossil fuels

  • China is the world leader in solar energy

  • Solar energy industry creating jobs faster than any other industry
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