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Energy of Different Sources

The document discusses various energy sources, categorizing them as renewable or nonrenewable, and outlines their pros and cons. It highlights the importance of investing in cleaner technologies while acknowledging the environmental impacts of energy production. Additionally, it includes a quiz to reinforce understanding of energy concepts.

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Energy of Different Sources

The document discusses various energy sources, categorizing them as renewable or nonrenewable, and outlines their pros and cons. It highlights the importance of investing in cleaner technologies while acknowledging the environmental impacts of energy production. Additionally, it includes a quiz to reinforce understanding of energy concepts.

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Energy in

different
sources
Objectives:
Describe how energy is harnessed
from different sources:

A. Fossil Fuel E. Batteries


B. Biogas F. Solar Cells
C. Geothermal G. Biomass
D. Hydrothermal
($11/12PS-Illi-29)
Activity:

Direction: Classify whether


the following is either
renewable or
nonrenewable.
1.
GEOTHERMAL
2.
BIOMASS
3. NATURAL
GAS
4.
WIND
5. COAL
6. OIL
7.
SOLAR
8.
HYDROPOWER
UNLOCKING DIFFICULTIES
1.Hydropower :
2.Energy produced by moving water,
like rivers or dams, turning turbines
to generate electricity.
3.
4.2. Energy Storage:
The process of storing energy for later
use, such as using batteries to store
3. Clean Energy:
Energy from sources that don’t pollute
the environment, such as solar, wind,
and geothermal energy.

4. Petroleum Energy:
Energy from oil, a fossil fuel, used for
transportation, heating, and electricity
generation.
5. Nuclear Energy:
Energy produced by splitting
atoms in a process called
fission, generating heat to
produce electricity with very low
carbon emissions.
PROS AND CONS OF DIFFERENT
TYPES OF ENERGY

Some energy sources are cleaner


than others. However, all of them
have an impacts to the
environment. You will be surprised
to see that, during the
manufacturing of par some green
technologies may pollute and
This means that we need to invest in
the least polluting technologies, both
during the manufacturing of parts
and operation, and combine them
with technologies that, for example,
capture CO2 from the environment
and/or emission source.
1. Coal Energy
Pros:
• It is abundant and inexpensive

• “Clean coal” technology can


remove harmful material
before it reaches the
Cons:
• There is impact on environment
• Can potentially pollute the air, soil, and
water bodies
• The burning of coal emits CO2, SO2, toxic
heavy metals, cadmium, arsenic, and
mercury
• “Clean Coal” involves costs
• Coal source is finite
• Byproducts of coal mining include
arsenic, SO2, selenium, and mercury
2. Geothermal Energy
Pros:
• Renewable resource
• Creates smaller amounts of CO2 and sulfur
components than fossil fuels
• Great for heating and cooling
• Its use does not burn fuels
• Has small footprint on land
• Reliable and predictable source of energy
Cons:
• In extreme cases geothermal
power plants may cause
earthquake
• Heavy upfront costs
• Sustainable only if reservoirs are
properly managed
3. Hydropower
Energy
Pros:

• Does not pollute water or air

• Renewable, reliable, flexible


• Forces relocation of people and
animals
• May change the temperature and flow
of water
• May cause low level of dissolved
oxygen in water
• Disturb river habitats and fish
populations
• May create methane
4. Petroleum Energy
Pros:

• Mature technology
• Reliable
Cons:
• Drilling operation disrupts wildlife habitat
• Impacts the landscape through the removal of
vegetation and increase of erosion, which leads
to landslides and floods
• Emits CO2, CO, and other air pollutants
• Methane is produced during fracking
• Oil spills, urban runoffs, natural seeps have an
impact on animals
• Pollutes water
• Improper disposal of oils
• Non-renewable
5. Solar Energy
Pros:
• Abundant, renewable, and
sustainable source
• Does not pollute the air or water
• Available worldwide
• Silent
• Low maintenance
Cons:
• High upfront investment
• Intermittent
• Solar panel production emits
hexafluoroethane (C2F6), nitrogen
trifluoride (NF3) and sulfur hexafluoride
(SF6), which are very potent greenhouse
gases (based on a 100-year time horizon,
their ability to trap extra heat in the
atmosphere over time is about 12,200;
17,200; and 22,800 times more than that
of CO2, respectively) [1]
• Certain solar cells require
expensive and rare materials,
such as copper indium gallium
selenide (CIGS) and cadmium
telluride (CdTe)

• Requires large space


6. Nuclear Energy
Pros:
• Insignificant carbon
emissions
• More efficient and reliable
than fossil fuel
• Low operating cost
Cons:
• High environmental impact
• Generates radioactive waste
• Nuclear accidents can pose serious health effects
• High startup costs
• Uranium is a finite, non-renewable resource
• Target for terrorist activities
• Use high amounts of water for production of
steam and system
cooling
• Wastewater from power plants may contain
pollutants
7. Wind Energy

Pros:
• Clean energy source
• Does not pollute air or water
• Renewable and sustainable
energy
• Fuel is free and available
• Produces negligible air or water
pollution. Turbine manufacturing
and installation are the only
process steps that emit
greenhouse gases
• Space efficient
• Low operating costs
• Great potential for powering
QUIZ
1. What is hydropower?
a) Energy produced by wind
turbines
b) Energy generated from
burning coal
c) Energy generated by
moving water
2. What does energy storage refer
to?
a) Generating electricity using
fossil fuels
b) Storing energy for later use, like
in batteries
c) Reducing energy consumption
d) Using only renewable energy
3. Which of the following is
considered clean energy?

a) Petroleum energy
b) Nuclear energy
c) Solar energy
d) Coal energy
4. Petroleum energy is primarily
used for:

a) Heating homes with geothermal


systems
b) Generating electricity with wind
5. Nuclear energy generates
electricity by:

a) Burning coal
b) Splitting atoms to release
energy
c) Harnessing the sun’s energy
Answer key:
1.C
2.B
3.C
4.C
5.B
Thank You!

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