Solar and Wind Energy

Solar and Wind Energy

Examining Renewable Energy

Solar and Wind Energy

• Solar and wind once again are at the forefront of energy discussions

• The instability of the oil markets

• The expectation of limited supplies

• The nation returns to Alternative fuels

Poll

Do you feel Solar and Wind energy sources are viable?

• Yes

• If they were reliable, yes

• No

• Need to improve the technology

Multiple Choice

How many types of solar energy did we discuss?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 5

Wind Energy

• Wind energy has increased significantly

• Convert kinetic energy into electrical energy

• Wind speeds over the water are roughly 20% higher than land

Multiple Choice

Which wind turbines produce more energy?

• Over land

• Over water

Advantages of Wind

• Cost-effective

• Creates jobs

• Clean fuel and a domestic source

• Sustainable

• Built on existing land

Disadvantages of Wind

• Fluctuates

• Turbines are costly

• Threat to wildlife

• Noise pollution

Why is this important to me?

• Non-renewable fuel will run out

• Data points to ending in your lifetime

• Logically, we need energy

• Where does it come from?

• New energy platforms are critical

• Environmentally friendly platforms

Multiple Choice

Non-renewable energy will run out in 75-100 years at the very most.

• False

• True

What does the future hold for Solar

• The last video is pretty interesting

• It highlights the inventions coming your way, soon!

Multiple Select

What do you think the future holds for energy needs?

• More solar

• Fossil fuel ends, soon

• Hydro energy

• Something that has yet to be invented