Comparing Different Power Stations Flashcards
(16 cards)
What are the two main categories of energy resources for power stations?
Renewable and non-renewable
Define a renewable resource.
A resource that can be made more of in a short amount of time or is produced continually
List three examples of renewable resources.
- Geothermal
- Solar
- Wind
What is a non-renewable resource?
A resource that cannot be replenished in a short amount of time
List three examples of non-renewable resources.
- Coal
- Oil
- Gas
What greenhouse gas is produced when fossil fuels are burned?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
What is the cost of one wind turbine?
€80,000
What is the total commissioning cost of Wylfa Nuclear power station?
£2,000,000,000 (£2 billion)
How much power does each wind turbine produce?
About 25,000 Watts
How many wind turbines are needed to produce 1 MW of electricity?
40
What is the total cost to produce 1 MW of electricity from a wind farm?
£3.2 million per MW
What is the total electrical power produced by the Wylfa Nuclear power station?
About 650 MW
What is the cost per MW for nuclear power?
£3.1 million per MW
True or False: The build costs of wind and nuclear power are significantly different.
False
What additional costs should be considered beyond the commissioning costs of power stations?
- Day-to-day running costs
- Decommissioning costs
Fill in the blank: _______ is a greenhouse gas that causes global warming.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
