Earth's physical resources: renewable energy - for iPad/Mac/PC
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 years ago -As the world responds to climate change, we explore whether sustainable energy can satisfy our need for endless economic growth, without radical changes in the way we live. This album examines power sources which provide cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, such as wind power, biomass, hydro power, wave and tidal power, solar and geothermal power. The nine video tracks introduce the different approaches adopted in Britain and across Europe, the challenges faced and the projects of the future. This material forms part of S278, Earth's physical resources: origin, use and environmental impact.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Earth's physical resources: renewable energy
June 23, 2009 02:25 - 57 seconds - 900 KBAn introduction to this album.
Transcript -- Earth's physical resources: renewable energy
June 23, 2009 02:25 - 19.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- An introduction to this album.
Wind power in Europe
June 23, 2009 02:24 - 2 minutes - 26.6 MB VideoWhich European country has the best wind resource, and which has the most turbines?
Transcript -- Wind power in Europe
June 23, 2009 02:24 - 21.5 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Which European country has the best wind resource, and which has the most turbines?
Wind power in England
June 23, 2009 02:23 - 6 minutes - 67.6 MB VideoThe story of Kirkheaton wind farm, run by Northern Electric and AMEC Border Wind.
Transcript -- Wind power in England
June 23, 2009 02:23 - 30 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The story of Kirkheaton wind farm, run by Northern Electric and AMEC Border Wind.
Wind power in Wales
June 23, 2009 02:22 - 5 minutes - 53.3 MB VideoThe story behind some of the first wind farms developed in the UK. The concerns and obstacles these projects faced at the outset.
Transcript -- Wind power in Wales
June 23, 2009 02:22 - 27.9 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The story behind some of the first wind farms developed in the UK. The concerns and obstacles these projects faced at the outset.
What is biofuel?
June 23, 2009 02:21 - 3 minutes - 37 MB VideoHow do we make biogas and what forms of biomass are we currently using in Europe?
Transcript -- What is biofuel?
June 23, 2009 02:21 - 25.6 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How do we make biogas and what forms of biomass are we currently using in Europe?
Hydroelectricity
June 23, 2009 02:20 - 1 minute - 22.1 MB VideoIntroducing Loch Sloy, the biggest hydroelectric scheme in Britain.
Transcript -- Hydroelectricity
June 23, 2009 02:20 - 20.8 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Introducing Loch Sloy, the biggest hydroelectric scheme in Britain.
The future of solar power
June 23, 2009 02:19 - 3 minutes - 38 MB VideoHow photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electrical energy. A look at the government's incentives for household photovoltaic systems in Germany.
Transcript -- The future of solar power
June 23, 2009 02:19 - 25.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electrical energy. A look at the government's incentives for household photovoltaic systems in Germany.
Photovoltaic and solar thermal panels
June 23, 2009 02:18 - 5 minutes - 62.6 MB VideoSolar power stations in Holland generate energy, even on cloudy days. Examining the photovoltaic schemes in operation in the UK and the rest of Europe.
Transcript -- Photovoltaic and solar thermal panels
June 23, 2009 02:18 - 36.8 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Solar power stations in Holland generate energy, even on cloudy days. Examining the photovoltaic schemes in operation in the UK and the rest of Europe.
Wave and tidal energy
June 23, 2009 02:17 - 7 minutes - 76.5 MB VideoWill wave energy eventually overtake wind power? A look at today's technology in operation and the offshore devices of the future.
Transcript -- Wave and tidal energy
June 23, 2009 02:17 - 31 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Will wave energy eventually overtake wind power? A look at today's technology in operation and the offshore devices of the future.
Geothermal energy
June 23, 2009 02:16 - 3 minutes - 39.7 MB VideoHow extreme heat occurs beneath the Earth's surface, and how aquifers and bore-holes can provide a valuable source of energy.
Transcript -- Geothermal energy
June 23, 2009 02:16 - 27.7 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How extreme heat occurs beneath the Earth's surface, and how aquifers and bore-holes can provide a valuable source of energy.