RENEWABLE ENERGY

Who is the New York inventor that managed to produce the photovoltaic effect with a device that became the origin of today's solar panels?

• Alexandre Edmond Becquerel

• Charles Fritts

• Russel Ohl

Answer explanation

It was not until 1883 that New York inventor Charles Fritts (1850-1903) managed to produce the photovoltaic effect with a device that became the origin of today's solar panels. His feat was published in the 1883 paper: “On a New Form of Selenium Photocell” in the American Journal of Science.

Who invented the first wind turbine in the history?

• Charles F. Brush

• Charles Fritts

• Charles O' Brian

Answer explanation

The first wind turbine in the history built by Charles F. Brush. Wind turbines have currently been installed throughout the world, both onshore and offshore, thanks to Charles F. Brush (1849-1929), an American scientist who, in 1887, built what is said to be the first automatic wind turbine to generate electricity.

Who is the first person that developed the first modern water turbine?

• Richard Arkwright

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• James Francis

Answer explanation

Hydropower became an electricity source in the late 19th century, a few decades after British-American engineer James Francis developed the first modern water turbine. In 1882, the world's first hydroelectric power plant began operating in the United States along the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Which country leads the world with near 100% energy produced from renewable sources?

• Poland

• Iceland

• Greek

Answer explanation

The leader of the pack is Iceland, which is now almost 100 per cent renewable energy powered, drawing from the nation’s abundant geothermal and hydro reserves.

Renewable energy are all fully clean and green.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Not all types of renewable energy are actually fully clean or green. For example, some hydroelectric sources can actually damage natural habitats and cause deforestation.

What is the biggest renewable energy we use in Malaysia?

• Biomass energy

• Solar energy

• Hydro Energy

Answer explanation

Renewable energy is currently contributing 23 per cent to Malaysia's energy mix dominated by hydropower generation.

Where is the first Hydro Electric power station was built in Malaysia?

• Tasik Kenyir

• Raub

• Bakun

Answer explanation

In 1900, the Sempam Hydroelectric Power Station in Raub, built by the Raub Australian Gold Mining Company became the first power station in Malaysia.

The first hydroelectric power plant in Sarawak was built in....................

• Bakun

• Belaga

• Batang Ai

Answer explanation

Batang Ai, Sarawak's first hydroelectric plant, commenced operations in 1985, captures the stored energy of a 90km² reservoir impounded by a dam 85m high and 649m wide. It has functioned smoothly for over 30 years, delivering up to 108MW of power to Kuching via a purpose-built 275kV transmission line.

Where is the world's largest hydroelectric facility?

• Three Gorges Dam, China

• Hoover Dam, America

• Burdekin Falls, Australia

Answer explanation

The world’s largest hydroelectric power plant is Three Gorges Dam in China, which has a capacity of 22.5GW.

Which country uses wind energy the most?

• BRITAIN

• USA

• CHINA

Answer explanation

China, who built 2 windmills a day in 2014, leads the world in utilizing Wind Power by a long shot with the United States coming in a distant second.  

China, who built 2 windmills a day in 2014, leads the world in utilizing Wind Power.