Week 8 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Main types of renewable energy?
A
Solar Flowing water Wind Biomass Geothermal Hydrogen Fuel
2
Q
How is biomass used to provide energy?
A
Made of plant materials and animal wastes
Solid biomass is burned directly as fuel
Gaseous biofuels
Liquid biofuels
3
Q
What is geothermal energy?
A
Geothermal heat pumps
Dry and wet steam
Hot water
22 countries use it
4
Q
What is micropower?
A
Decentralization
Dispersed, small scale generation
Smart matering for transmission and distribution
