Alternate Energy

Sources
Chapter 4.2

At the present rate of consumption of
fossil fuels, we will run out in 170
years.
Solar Energy
Free fuel and non-polluting
Solar panels (collectors)
+ Heat air in homes, water
+ Energy can be collected and
converted to electricity
Note always available
(cloudy days/night)

Nuclear Energy
Radioactive materials that
release energy through
nuclear fusion
+ Uranium (heavy atom)
nuclei split releasing energy
(chain reaction)
Cost, safety, disposal

Wind Energy
Harness kinetic energy in wind and
convert it to electricity

Hydroelectric Power
The power that falling water generates
drives turbines to produce electricity
5% of electricity in U.S.
Potential energy (stored) Kinetic energy
(motion)
Geothermal Energy
Tapping into natural
underground reservoirs
of steam and hot
water
Heating
Electricity


Tidal Power
Energy harnessed by constructing a dam
across the mouth of a bay or estuary
In and out flow = energy