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What makes water a renewable resource? The water cycle!
Chances are you haven’t thought much about the water cycle since elementary school, but it deserves the credit for supplying the Northwest with the majority of the its renewable energy. Hydropower accounts for about 86% of all the renewable energy in the Northwest thanks to the region’s mighty rivers and the water cycle.
published: 29 Oct 2021
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Renewable Energy 101: How Does Hydroelectricity Work?
https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/why-renewable-energy/renewable-energy-101/hydro/
Water — so essential to us all, and yet it still has the potential to further impact our lives in important and positive ways. Hydroelectricity goes by many names — “hydroelectric energy,” “hydropower,” or just plain “water power” — but don’t let that trip you up. It all boils down to harnessing the force of moving water. In this video, you’ll learn interesting hydropower facts and how water power works. Isn’t it amazing how something as simple as water can offer us clean, renewable energy to power our homes, businesses and communities sustainably? We certainly think so!
Transcript:
Renewable Energy 101
Water covers 71% of the Earth's surface and is vital to our daily lives. It can also be a clean, r...
published: 03 Oct 2017
-
Whirlpool Turbines Can Provide 24/7 Renewable Energy For Dozens Of Homes
This whirlpool turbine can power dozens of homes, providing energy 24 hours a day. Belgian company Turbulent have possibly come up with a solution to generate energy for small-scale rural areas. Using the power of water, the turbine can be installed to most river and canals, using the current to produce energy - which the creators claim is enough to power up to 60 homes.
Could this be the future for all energy production?
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published: 09 Feb 2018
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Cheap, renewable, clean energy. There's just one problem.
The Bay of Fundy has cheap, clean power: if you can harness it. ■ AD: 👨💻 NordVPN's best deal is here: https://nordvpn.com/tomscott - with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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📰 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER with good stuff from the rest of the internet: https://www.tomscott.com/newsletter/
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published: 28 Nov 2022
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Renewable Energy - Run-of-River Hydropower
published: 19 Sep 2012
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Can 100% renewable energy power the world? - Federico Rosei and Renzo Rosei
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded
View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-100-renewable-energy-power-the-world-federico-rosei-and-renzo-rosei
Every year, the world uses 35 billion barrels of oil. This massive scale of fossil fuel dependence pollutes the earth, and it won’t last forever. On the other hand, we have abundant sun, water and wind, which are all renewable energy sources. So why don’t we exchange our fossil fuel dependence for an existence based only on renewables? Federico Rosei and Renzo Rosei describe the challenges.
Lesson by Federico Rosei and Renzo Rosei, directed by Giulia Martinelli.
Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! David & Pamela Fialkoff, Miami Beach Family, Kostadin Man...
published: 07 Dec 2017
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Difference between Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Natural resources can be classified as renewable and nonrenewable resources. Natural resources can be classified as renewable or nonrenewable
A renewable resource can be replaced at the same rate in which the resource is used
Common renewable resources used to produce energy include,
Solar, like these solar panels converting solar energy into electricity. A nonrenewable resource is a resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate that it is formed. Coal is an example. It takes millions of years to create coal and once it is used up it is no longer available
You can use CON to remember three popular nonrenewable resources.
This stands for
Coal
Oil
Natural Gas
#sciencevideo #msscience #sciencehelp
0:00 Introduction
0:03 Natural Resources
1:29 Renewable resources can...
published: 20 Mar 2019
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How The Liam F1 Wind Turbine Will Destroy Every Home Renewable Energy Source
Small Wind Turbines have been all the craze lately, as they’re said to be an incredibly cheap to run and efficient way for buildings and households to produce their own electricity! Mini-turbines have been developing much faster compared to other renewable energy sources, and at the forefront of this revolution is the fantastic Liam F1 Wind Turbine, which promises to completely mog on its non-turbine competitors!
Let’s take a look at the Liam F1 Wind Turbine and check out how it dominates every other Renewable Home Energy Source!
00:00 - INTRO
00:39 - Why Liam F1 Standouts
02:02 - Liam F1 vs Solar
03:43 - Liam F1 vs Hydropower
05:06 - Liam F1 vs Air Source & Biomass Heating
06:28 - Cost & Maintenance
published: 21 Sep 2023
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Renewable Energy 101: How Does Geothermal Energy Work?
https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/why-renewable-energy/renewable-energy-101/geothermal/
While some renewable energy sources — like the sun, the wind, and water — can easily be seen and/or felt, geothermal (or simply “thermal”) energy comes from a more enigmatic source: the heat far below the Earth’s crust. For more than 100 years, steam from below the Earth’s surface has been used to generate power. From electricity generated through geothermal power plants to district energy systems that heat and cool buildings using an underground network of pipes, this alternative energy source has big potential. Now that’s deep! Check out this video to learn more about how geothermal energy works.
Transcript:
Renewable Energy 101
If you've ever observed an erupting volcano or the geysers at Ye...
published: 03 Oct 2017
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Ammonia—a renewable fuel made from sun, air, and water—could power the globe without carbon
With copious solar and wind power, Australia aims to displace Haber-Bosch, a dirty, 100-year-old recipe for making ammonia
Read more - https://scim.ag/2KQRHH6
CREDITS
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editor/animator/narrator
Chris Burns
supervising producer
Sarah Crespi
script
Chris Burns
Sarah Crespi
Catherine Matacic
Robert F. Service
story by
Robert F. Service
fuel cell photo
Steven Mortion
Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society
fuel cell illustration
Val Altounian
stock footage
Pond5
Videoblocks
stock graphics
Freepik.com
Vecteezy.com
Pond5
music
Chris Burns
published: 12 Jul 2018
0:52
What makes water a renewable resource? The water cycle!
Chances are you haven’t thought much about the water cycle since elementary school, but it deserves the credit for supplying the Northwest with the majority of ...
Chances are you haven’t thought much about the water cycle since elementary school, but it deserves the credit for supplying the Northwest with the majority of the its renewable energy. Hydropower accounts for about 86% of all the renewable energy in the Northwest thanks to the region’s mighty rivers and the water cycle.
https://wn.com/What_Makes_Water_A_Renewable_Resource_The_Water_Cycle
Chances are you haven’t thought much about the water cycle since elementary school, but it deserves the credit for supplying the Northwest with the majority of the its renewable energy. Hydropower accounts for about 86% of all the renewable energy in the Northwest thanks to the region’s mighty rivers and the water cycle.
- published: 29 Oct 2021
- views: 4085
1:16
Renewable Energy 101: How Does Hydroelectricity Work?
https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/why-renewable-energy/renewable-energy-101/hydro/
Water — so essential to us all, and yet it still has the potential to furt...
https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/why-renewable-energy/renewable-energy-101/hydro/
Water — so essential to us all, and yet it still has the potential to further impact our lives in important and positive ways. Hydroelectricity goes by many names — “hydroelectric energy,” “hydropower,” or just plain “water power” — but don’t let that trip you up. It all boils down to harnessing the force of moving water. In this video, you’ll learn interesting hydropower facts and how water power works. Isn’t it amazing how something as simple as water can offer us clean, renewable energy to power our homes, businesses and communities sustainably? We certainly think so!
Transcript:
Renewable Energy 101
Water covers 71% of the Earth's surface and is vital to our daily lives. It can also be a clean, renewable, reliable source of electricity.
Hydroelectric energy comes from capturing the force of moving water that's in our Earth's rivers and oceans. We do this by using the movement of the water to spin hydraulic turbines. That generates kinetic energy, which is converted to electricity through a generator and then sent to the power grid.
Most hydropower is generated from dams built on rivers and streams, often where there's a big drop in elevation so gravity can help us out. Dams block the water's natural flow and force it through a large pipe with the turbine and generator before releasing it back into the stream on the other side of the dam. Today, we know that dams — most of which were built before the 1960s here in the U.S. — can disrupt river ecosystems. There haven't been many new hydro plants built in the U.S. in a few decades, but some existing dams are beginning to be tapped for their electricity-generating potential, and existing hydro facilities are being upgraded to be less harmful to plants, fish and wildlife. This helps us get the electricity we need by protecting the natural environment around us. Now that's a win-win!
About Green Mountain Energy: As the nation’s longest-serving renewable energy retailer, we’ve been on a mission to change the way power is made since 1997. By choosing our 100% clean, renewable wind and solar energy plans for their homes and businesses, Green Mountain customers have avoided more than 81 billion pounds of CO2 emissions to date — that’s like taking 8.6 million cars off the road for an entire year! But, we’re more than just an energy company. We’re helping our customers make a positive environmental impact, support a cleaner grid and green their carbon footprints with sustainable living solutions, renewable energy plans and the purchase of carbon offsets. And, our charitable program, Green Mountain Energy Sun Club®, has donated more than $10 million in grants to nonprofits for sustainability projects focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, resource conservation and environmental stewardship. For more information, visit greenmountainenergy.com and gmesunclub.org. Together, we’re building a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
More from Green Mountain Energy!
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https://wn.com/Renewable_Energy_101_How_Does_Hydroelectricity_Work
https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/why-renewable-energy/renewable-energy-101/hydro/
Water — so essential to us all, and yet it still has the potential to further impact our lives in important and positive ways. Hydroelectricity goes by many names — “hydroelectric energy,” “hydropower,” or just plain “water power” — but don’t let that trip you up. It all boils down to harnessing the force of moving water. In this video, you’ll learn interesting hydropower facts and how water power works. Isn’t it amazing how something as simple as water can offer us clean, renewable energy to power our homes, businesses and communities sustainably? We certainly think so!
Transcript:
Renewable Energy 101
Water covers 71% of the Earth's surface and is vital to our daily lives. It can also be a clean, renewable, reliable source of electricity.
Hydroelectric energy comes from capturing the force of moving water that's in our Earth's rivers and oceans. We do this by using the movement of the water to spin hydraulic turbines. That generates kinetic energy, which is converted to electricity through a generator and then sent to the power grid.
Most hydropower is generated from dams built on rivers and streams, often where there's a big drop in elevation so gravity can help us out. Dams block the water's natural flow and force it through a large pipe with the turbine and generator before releasing it back into the stream on the other side of the dam. Today, we know that dams — most of which were built before the 1960s here in the U.S. — can disrupt river ecosystems. There haven't been many new hydro plants built in the U.S. in a few decades, but some existing dams are beginning to be tapped for their electricity-generating potential, and existing hydro facilities are being upgraded to be less harmful to plants, fish and wildlife. This helps us get the electricity we need by protecting the natural environment around us. Now that's a win-win!
About Green Mountain Energy: As the nation’s longest-serving renewable energy retailer, we’ve been on a mission to change the way power is made since 1997. By choosing our 100% clean, renewable wind and solar energy plans for their homes and businesses, Green Mountain customers have avoided more than 81 billion pounds of CO2 emissions to date — that’s like taking 8.6 million cars off the road for an entire year! But, we’re more than just an energy company. We’re helping our customers make a positive environmental impact, support a cleaner grid and green their carbon footprints with sustainable living solutions, renewable energy plans and the purchase of carbon offsets. And, our charitable program, Green Mountain Energy Sun Club®, has donated more than $10 million in grants to nonprofits for sustainability projects focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, resource conservation and environmental stewardship. For more information, visit greenmountainenergy.com and gmesunclub.org. Together, we’re building a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
More from Green Mountain Energy!
Website: http://bit.ly/1IKvQId
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1Ovf9AV
Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Qmn2dk
Instagram: http://bit.ly/1g7xE2t
© 2020 Green Mountain Energy Company. All rights reserved.
- published: 03 Oct 2017
- views: 291673
3:16
Whirlpool Turbines Can Provide 24/7 Renewable Energy For Dozens Of Homes
This whirlpool turbine can power dozens of homes, providing energy 24 hours a day. Belgian company Turbulent have possibly come up with a solution to generate e...
This whirlpool turbine can power dozens of homes, providing energy 24 hours a day. Belgian company Turbulent have possibly come up with a solution to generate energy for small-scale rural areas. Using the power of water, the turbine can be installed to most river and canals, using the current to produce energy - which the creators claim is enough to power up to 60 homes.
Could this be the future for all energy production?
Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's, gaming, science, digital culture, and more.
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https://wn.com/Whirlpool_Turbines_Can_Provide_24_7_Renewable_Energy_For_Dozens_Of_Homes
This whirlpool turbine can power dozens of homes, providing energy 24 hours a day. Belgian company Turbulent have possibly come up with a solution to generate energy for small-scale rural areas. Using the power of water, the turbine can be installed to most river and canals, using the current to produce energy - which the creators claim is enough to power up to 60 homes.
Could this be the future for all energy production?
Tech Insider tells you all you need to know about tech: gadgets, how-to's, gaming, science, digital culture, and more.
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- published: 09 Feb 2018
- views: 5584286
5:13
Cheap, renewable, clean energy. There's just one problem.
The Bay of Fundy has cheap, clean power: if you can harness it. ■ AD: 👨💻 NordVPN's best deal is here: https://nordvpn.com/tomscott - with a 30-day money-back g...
The Bay of Fundy has cheap, clean power: if you can harness it. ■ AD: 👨💻 NordVPN's best deal is here: https://nordvpn.com/tomscott - with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
🟥 MORE FROM TOM: https://www.tomscott.com/
(you can find contact details and social links there too)
📰 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER with good stuff from the rest of the internet: https://www.tomscott.com/newsletter/
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➕ TOM SCOTT PLUS: https://youtube.com/tomscottplus
👥 THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: https://youtube.com/techdif
https://wn.com/Cheap,_Renewable,_Clean_Energy._There's_Just_One_Problem.
The Bay of Fundy has cheap, clean power: if you can harness it. ■ AD: 👨💻 NordVPN's best deal is here: https://nordvpn.com/tomscott - with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
🟥 MORE FROM TOM: https://www.tomscott.com/
(you can find contact details and social links there too)
📰 WEEKLY NEWSLETTER with good stuff from the rest of the internet: https://www.tomscott.com/newsletter/
❓ LATERAL, free weekly podcast: https://lateralcast.com/ https://youtube.com/lateralcast/
➕ TOM SCOTT PLUS: https://youtube.com/tomscottplus
👥 THE TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES: https://youtube.com/techdif
- published: 28 Nov 2022
- views: 2288587
5:55
Can 100% renewable energy power the world? - Federico Rosei and Renzo Rosei
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded
View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-100-renewable-energy-power-the-world-federico-rosei-...
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded
View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-100-renewable-energy-power-the-world-federico-rosei-and-renzo-rosei
Every year, the world uses 35 billion barrels of oil. This massive scale of fossil fuel dependence pollutes the earth, and it won’t last forever. On the other hand, we have abundant sun, water and wind, which are all renewable energy sources. So why don’t we exchange our fossil fuel dependence for an existence based only on renewables? Federico Rosei and Renzo Rosei describe the challenges.
Lesson by Federico Rosei and Renzo Rosei, directed by Giulia Martinelli.
Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! David & Pamela Fialkoff, Miami Beach Family, Kostadin Mandulov, Kyoung-Rok Jang, Alex Schenkman, Hachik Masis Bagdatyan, Sdiep Sriram, Ivan Todorović, Antero Semi, Yanuar Ashari, Mrinalini , Anthony Kudolo, Scott Gass, Querida Owens, David Lucsanyi, Hazel Lam, Jhiya Brooks, Manav parmar, Dwight Tevuk , Stephen A. Wilson, Siamak H, Minh Tran, Dominik Kugelmann, Michel Reyes, Katie Winchester, Mary Sawyer, Ryan Mehendale, David Rosario, Samuel Doerle, Be Owusu, Susan Herder, Savannah Scheelings, Prasanth Mathialagan, Yanira Santamaria, Chad Harper, Dawn Jordan, Constantin Salagor, Activated Classroom Teaching, Kevin Wong, Umar Farooq, Goh Xiang Ting Diana, Mohammad Khory, Dmitry Neverov, Tushar Sharma, Mukamik, Cristóbal Medina Moenne, Silas Schwarz, Fabio Peters, MJ Tan Mingjie, Yansong Li, Jason A Saslow, Michael Aquilina, Joanne Luce, Ayaan Heban, Henry Li, Elias Wewel, Kyle Nguyen, Taylor Hunter, Noa Shore, Lex Azevedo, Merit Gamertsfelder, Bev Millar, Rishi Pasham, Jhuval, SookKwan Loong, Daniel Day, Nick Johnson.
https://wn.com/Can_100_Renewable_Energy_Power_The_World_Federico_Rosei_And_Renzo_Rosei
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded
View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-100-renewable-energy-power-the-world-federico-rosei-and-renzo-rosei
Every year, the world uses 35 billion barrels of oil. This massive scale of fossil fuel dependence pollutes the earth, and it won’t last forever. On the other hand, we have abundant sun, water and wind, which are all renewable energy sources. So why don’t we exchange our fossil fuel dependence for an existence based only on renewables? Federico Rosei and Renzo Rosei describe the challenges.
Lesson by Federico Rosei and Renzo Rosei, directed by Giulia Martinelli.
Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! David & Pamela Fialkoff, Miami Beach Family, Kostadin Mandulov, Kyoung-Rok Jang, Alex Schenkman, Hachik Masis Bagdatyan, Sdiep Sriram, Ivan Todorović, Antero Semi, Yanuar Ashari, Mrinalini , Anthony Kudolo, Scott Gass, Querida Owens, David Lucsanyi, Hazel Lam, Jhiya Brooks, Manav parmar, Dwight Tevuk , Stephen A. Wilson, Siamak H, Minh Tran, Dominik Kugelmann, Michel Reyes, Katie Winchester, Mary Sawyer, Ryan Mehendale, David Rosario, Samuel Doerle, Be Owusu, Susan Herder, Savannah Scheelings, Prasanth Mathialagan, Yanira Santamaria, Chad Harper, Dawn Jordan, Constantin Salagor, Activated Classroom Teaching, Kevin Wong, Umar Farooq, Goh Xiang Ting Diana, Mohammad Khory, Dmitry Neverov, Tushar Sharma, Mukamik, Cristóbal Medina Moenne, Silas Schwarz, Fabio Peters, MJ Tan Mingjie, Yansong Li, Jason A Saslow, Michael Aquilina, Joanne Luce, Ayaan Heban, Henry Li, Elias Wewel, Kyle Nguyen, Taylor Hunter, Noa Shore, Lex Azevedo, Merit Gamertsfelder, Bev Millar, Rishi Pasham, Jhuval, SookKwan Loong, Daniel Day, Nick Johnson.
- published: 07 Dec 2017
- views: 2487141
3:26
Difference between Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Natural resources can be classified as renewable and nonrenewable resources. Natural resources can be classified as renewable or nonrenewable
A renewable resour...
Natural resources can be classified as renewable and nonrenewable resources. Natural resources can be classified as renewable or nonrenewable
A renewable resource can be replaced at the same rate in which the resource is used
Common renewable resources used to produce energy include,
Solar, like these solar panels converting solar energy into electricity. A nonrenewable resource is a resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate that it is formed. Coal is an example. It takes millions of years to create coal and once it is used up it is no longer available
You can use CON to remember three popular nonrenewable resources.
This stands for
Coal
Oil
Natural Gas
#sciencevideo #msscience #sciencehelp
0:00 Introduction
0:03 Natural Resources
1:29 Renewable resources can regrow or be replaced within a person's lifespan.
2:08 Uranium 235
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
https://moomoomath.com/difference-between-renewable-and-nonrenewable-resources/
https://wn.com/Difference_Between_Renewable_And_Nonrenewable_Resources
Natural resources can be classified as renewable and nonrenewable resources. Natural resources can be classified as renewable or nonrenewable
A renewable resource can be replaced at the same rate in which the resource is used
Common renewable resources used to produce energy include,
Solar, like these solar panels converting solar energy into electricity. A nonrenewable resource is a resource that forms at a rate that is much slower than the rate that it is formed. Coal is an example. It takes millions of years to create coal and once it is used up it is no longer available
You can use CON to remember three popular nonrenewable resources.
This stands for
Coal
Oil
Natural Gas
#sciencevideo #msscience #sciencehelp
0:00 Introduction
0:03 Natural Resources
1:29 Renewable resources can regrow or be replaced within a person's lifespan.
2:08 Uranium 235
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
https://moomoomath.com/difference-between-renewable-and-nonrenewable-resources/
- published: 20 Mar 2019
- views: 924648
7:39
How The Liam F1 Wind Turbine Will Destroy Every Home Renewable Energy Source
Small Wind Turbines have been all the craze lately, as they’re said to be an incredibly cheap to run and efficient way for buildings and households to produce t...
Small Wind Turbines have been all the craze lately, as they’re said to be an incredibly cheap to run and efficient way for buildings and households to produce their own electricity! Mini-turbines have been developing much faster compared to other renewable energy sources, and at the forefront of this revolution is the fantastic Liam F1 Wind Turbine, which promises to completely mog on its non-turbine competitors!
Let’s take a look at the Liam F1 Wind Turbine and check out how it dominates every other Renewable Home Energy Source!
00:00 - INTRO
00:39 - Why Liam F1 Standouts
02:02 - Liam F1 vs Solar
03:43 - Liam F1 vs Hydropower
05:06 - Liam F1 vs Air Source & Biomass Heating
06:28 - Cost & Maintenance
https://wn.com/How_The_Liam_F1_Wind_Turbine_Will_Destroy_Every_Home_Renewable_Energy_Source
Small Wind Turbines have been all the craze lately, as they’re said to be an incredibly cheap to run and efficient way for buildings and households to produce their own electricity! Mini-turbines have been developing much faster compared to other renewable energy sources, and at the forefront of this revolution is the fantastic Liam F1 Wind Turbine, which promises to completely mog on its non-turbine competitors!
Let’s take a look at the Liam F1 Wind Turbine and check out how it dominates every other Renewable Home Energy Source!
00:00 - INTRO
00:39 - Why Liam F1 Standouts
02:02 - Liam F1 vs Solar
03:43 - Liam F1 vs Hydropower
05:06 - Liam F1 vs Air Source & Biomass Heating
06:28 - Cost & Maintenance
- published: 21 Sep 2023
- views: 1297994
1:01
Renewable Energy 101: How Does Geothermal Energy Work?
https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/why-renewable-energy/renewable-energy-101/geothermal/
While some renewable energy sources — like the sun, the wind, and wat...
https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/why-renewable-energy/renewable-energy-101/geothermal/
While some renewable energy sources — like the sun, the wind, and water — can easily be seen and/or felt, geothermal (or simply “thermal”) energy comes from a more enigmatic source: the heat far below the Earth’s crust. For more than 100 years, steam from below the Earth’s surface has been used to generate power. From electricity generated through geothermal power plants to district energy systems that heat and cool buildings using an underground network of pipes, this alternative energy source has big potential. Now that’s deep! Check out this video to learn more about how geothermal energy works.
Transcript:
Renewable Energy 101
If you've ever observed an erupting volcano or the geysers at Yellowstone National Park, you've seen geothermal energy in action.
The Earth's crust is made of rocks and water. Deep below that is a layer of hot, molten rock called “magma,” which is even hotter than the sun's surface. The heat just over six miles below the surface contains 50,000 times more energy than all the oil and natural gas resources in the world.
Releasing a small amount of that heat in the right way can create electricity. A well drilled a couple of miles deep can capture the rising hot water and steam. That steam spins a turbine and a generator produces electricity.
Geothermal is one of the least explored sources of renewable energy in the U.S., and most of us probably don't spend much time thinking about it. But since it's a pollution-free renewable source of energy that's consistently reliable — at least it has been for the past 4.5 billion years — maybe we should!
About Green Mountain Energy: As the nation’s longest-serving renewable energy retailer, we’ve been on a mission to change the way power is made since 1997. By choosing our 100% clean, renewable wind and solar energy plans for their homes and businesses, Green Mountain customers have avoided more than 81 billion pounds of CO2 emissions to date — that’s like taking 8.6 million cars off the road for an entire year! But, we’re more than just an energy company. We’re helping our customers make a positive environmental impact, support a cleaner grid and green their carbon footprints with sustainable living solutions, renewable energy plans and the purchase of carbon offsets. And, our charitable program, Green Mountain Energy Sun Club®, has donated more than $10 million in grants to nonprofits for sustainability projects focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, resource conservation and environmental stewardship. For more information, visit greenmountainenergy.com and gmesunclub.org. Together, we’re building a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
More from Green Mountain Energy!
Website: http://bit.ly/1IKvQId
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1Ovf9AV
Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Qmn2dk
Instagram: http://bit.ly/1g7xE2t
© 2020 Green Mountain Energy Company. All rights reserved.
https://wn.com/Renewable_Energy_101_How_Does_Geothermal_Energy_Work
https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/why-renewable-energy/renewable-energy-101/geothermal/
While some renewable energy sources — like the sun, the wind, and water — can easily be seen and/or felt, geothermal (or simply “thermal”) energy comes from a more enigmatic source: the heat far below the Earth’s crust. For more than 100 years, steam from below the Earth’s surface has been used to generate power. From electricity generated through geothermal power plants to district energy systems that heat and cool buildings using an underground network of pipes, this alternative energy source has big potential. Now that’s deep! Check out this video to learn more about how geothermal energy works.
Transcript:
Renewable Energy 101
If you've ever observed an erupting volcano or the geysers at Yellowstone National Park, you've seen geothermal energy in action.
The Earth's crust is made of rocks and water. Deep below that is a layer of hot, molten rock called “magma,” which is even hotter than the sun's surface. The heat just over six miles below the surface contains 50,000 times more energy than all the oil and natural gas resources in the world.
Releasing a small amount of that heat in the right way can create electricity. A well drilled a couple of miles deep can capture the rising hot water and steam. That steam spins a turbine and a generator produces electricity.
Geothermal is one of the least explored sources of renewable energy in the U.S., and most of us probably don't spend much time thinking about it. But since it's a pollution-free renewable source of energy that's consistently reliable — at least it has been for the past 4.5 billion years — maybe we should!
About Green Mountain Energy: As the nation’s longest-serving renewable energy retailer, we’ve been on a mission to change the way power is made since 1997. By choosing our 100% clean, renewable wind and solar energy plans for their homes and businesses, Green Mountain customers have avoided more than 81 billion pounds of CO2 emissions to date — that’s like taking 8.6 million cars off the road for an entire year! But, we’re more than just an energy company. We’re helping our customers make a positive environmental impact, support a cleaner grid and green their carbon footprints with sustainable living solutions, renewable energy plans and the purchase of carbon offsets. And, our charitable program, Green Mountain Energy Sun Club®, has donated more than $10 million in grants to nonprofits for sustainability projects focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, resource conservation and environmental stewardship. For more information, visit greenmountainenergy.com and gmesunclub.org. Together, we’re building a cleaner, greener tomorrow.
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Ammonia—a renewable fuel made from sun, air, and water—could power the globe without carbon
With copious solar and wind power, Australia aims to displace Haber-Bosch, a dirty, 100-year-old recipe for making ammonia
Read more - https://scim.ag/2KQRHH6
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With copious solar and wind power, Australia aims to displace Haber-Bosch, a dirty, 100-year-old recipe for making ammonia
Read more - https://scim.ag/2KQRHH6
CREDITS
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editor/animator/narrator
Chris Burns
supervising producer
Sarah Crespi
script
Chris Burns
Sarah Crespi
Catherine Matacic
Robert F. Service
story by
Robert F. Service
fuel cell photo
Steven Mortion
Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society
fuel cell illustration
Val Altounian
stock footage
Pond5
Videoblocks
stock graphics
Freepik.com
Vecteezy.com
Pond5
music
Chris Burns
https://wn.com/Ammonia—A_Renewable_Fuel_Made_From_Sun,_Air,_And_Water—Could_Power_The_Globe_Without_Carbon
With copious solar and wind power, Australia aims to displace Haber-Bosch, a dirty, 100-year-old recipe for making ammonia
Read more - https://scim.ag/2KQRHH6
CREDITS
--------------------------
editor/animator/narrator
Chris Burns
supervising producer
Sarah Crespi
script
Chris Burns
Sarah Crespi
Catherine Matacic
Robert F. Service
story by
Robert F. Service
fuel cell photo
Steven Mortion
Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society
fuel cell illustration
Val Altounian
stock footage
Pond5
Videoblocks
stock graphics
Freepik.com
Vecteezy.com
Pond5
music
Chris Burns
- published: 12 Jul 2018
- views: 141237