Science Week- Sustainable Energy
By Izabella Bitorsoli
What is sustainable energy and some examples of renewable energy ?
Sustainable energy is the sustainable source of energy that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations.
Some examples of renewable energy include the following:
- Hydroelectricity
- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Wave Power
- Geothermal Energy
- Tidal Power
Solar PannelsSolar panels help our planet by using the energy from the sun to create electricity. We can help the environment by installing solar panels on our rooves to help generate electricity for our use at home and to put back in the electricity grid for others to use. | Nuclear EnergyNuclear power plants provide low-cost power. It also means that we don't rely on coal to generate electricity. Using coal causes damage to the o-zone layer. The main problem with nuclear energy is that it can be a very dangerous way to generate electricity. It also uses a lot of water which is contaminated. | Wind TurbinesWind turbines generate electricity and help our planet because it only relies on the wind rather than using other energy sources which can damage the environment. Using the wind is a very efficient way to generate electricity. One drawback is that they fill the landscape with large wind turbines which are unsightly and make a lot of noise as they spin around. |
Solar Pannels
Solar panels help our planet by using the energy from the sun to create electricity. We can help the environment by installing solar panels on our rooves to help generate electricity for our use at home and to put back in the electricity grid for others to use.
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear power plants provide low-cost power. It also means that we don't rely on coal to generate electricity. Using coal causes damage to the o-zone layer. The main problem with nuclear energy is that it can be a very dangerous way to generate electricity. It also uses a lot of water which is contaminated.
Wind Turbines
Wind turbines generate electricity and help our planet because it only relies on the wind rather than using other energy sources which can damage the environment. Using the wind is a very efficient way to generate electricity. One drawback is that they fill the landscape with large wind turbines which are unsightly and make a lot of noise as they spin around.
What can we do to make our world sustainable?
Some ways we can help our world become more sustainable include:
• Saving water and energy which helps you save money.
• Drive economical cars
• Turn the lights off when your not using them
• Using solar energy when we can
• Recycle, re-use, reduce
• Use glass not plastic
• Take short showers
