Renewable Wind Energy

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The advantages and disadvantages of wind power.

Study on how electricity is generated from renewable energy sources, focussing on wind power - both on and off shore. Analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of wind power.
From: GCSE Bitesize Geography Global Issues
First Broadcast : 12 April 2005

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Energy, Environmental issues, Sustainable resources, Tourism

Keywords : Wind power, Renewable energy, Electricity generation, Human geography, Offshore wind farms, Wind farms,

Notes : A view of wind farms and their production of electricity. Can use clip as a stimulus to a debate on the pros and cons of wind energy in the U.K. Explore the uses of wind power in Wales and the controversy over the building of wind farms on land in mid Wales. Could organise a field trip to a local wind farm.

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