Unit 1: Exploring Renewable Energy
Section E: Renewable Energy Use Throughout the World
Renewable Energy is used throughout the world because of its convenience and availability. Many countries do not have access to oil, coal, or natural gas, but the sun and wind is idely available. This page shows a wide variety of unique and innovative uses of renewable energy.
This page links to different renewable energy uses and events that occur around the world. Click on the red dots to explore the world of renewable energy!
Renewable World
Wind turbines in Spain, geothermal in Iceland, solar panels in Guatemala, it doesn't take long to see that renewable energy systems are being used all over the universe from monasteries to the space shuttle missions!
Renewable energy systems vary greatly however in their application due to site restrictions and the needs of each user. Socio-political structures can also have a significant impact on how the use of renewable energy is implemented.
Exploring renewable energy use world-wide helps students realize the potential impact that such technology or foresight can offer all citizens of the world. Whether helping promote energy independence from a foreign oil company or to prevent a long walk to pick firewood for a stove, renewable energy offers various solutions to human needs for energy.
Below are some links to get you and your students started in exploring new or additional renewable energy organizations around the world. Have fun exploring renewable energy!
Renewable World Examples:
Costa Rica is 99% Powered by Renewable Energy:
www.metaefficient.com/renewable-power/costa-rica-is-99-powered-by-renewable-energy.html
U.S. backs loans to build world's largest solar power complex:
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/02/energy-department-backs-worlds-largest-solar-power-complex/1
Ambitious Solar Plans Unveiled by India:
www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2009/11/ambitious-solar-plans-unveiled-by-india
The Canadian Renewable Energy Alliance. Its purpose is to increase the understanding of renewable energy to accelerate the development and commercialization of renewable energy technologies. They also share success stories, projects, programs and publications concerning all types of renewable energy in Canada.
China plans renewable energy center:
www.upi.com/Science_News/Resource-Wars/2010/02/10/China-plans-renewable-energy-center/UPI-19451265834630/
300,000 rural Tibetans benefit from renewable energy:
http://chinatibet.people.com.cn/6764583.html
South Korea Utilities Target $1 billion for Renewable Energy
www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/31799/story.htm
Japan Renewable Energy Policy Platform Launched toward 2050:
www.japanfs.org/en/pages/028554.html
UK: British Renewable Energy Awards 2013:
www.r-e-a.net/events/british-renewable-energy-awards-2013
Australia: Opposition seeks fast forward on renewable energy:
www.theage.com.au/national/opposition-seeks-fast-forward-on-renewable-energy-20100305-pox0.html
Denmark's Wind of Change:
www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1881646,00.html
Spain Sets Wind Power Generation Record:
www.alternative-energy-news.info/spain-sets-wind-power-generation-record/
Philippines: RP shows way in renewable energy:
http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20090628-212850/RP-shows-way-in-renewable-energy
New Zealand Commits to 90% Renewable Electricity by 2025:
http://www.businessinsider.com/new-zealand-renewable-energy-2011-09
Thailand Looks at Nuclear Power as Part of Alternative Energy Plans:
www1.voanews.com/english/news/science-technology/Thailand-Looks-at-Nuclear-Power-as-Part-of-Alternative-Energy-Plans-85040182.html
Finland Could Community Energy Be Part of Finland's Transition to a Low Carbon Future? http://www.theenergycollective.com/sussexnrggroup/2416743/community-energy-part-finlands-transition-low-carbon-future
Norway Norway Investments in Renewable Energy 'Could Change the World'
https://www.ecowatch.com/norway-investments-in-renewable-energy-could-change-the-world-1881801605.html
Scotland: Exclusive: Is the reputation of Scottish offshore wind on the line?
https://www.wind-watch.org/news/2017/11/10/exclusive-is-the-reputation-of-scottish-offshore-wind-on-the-line/
Sustainable Energy Ireland Commences Wave Energy Monitoring:
www.seai.ie/News_Events/Press_Releases/2010/SEI_Commences_Wave_Energy_Monitoring.html
Netherlands: Dutch airports soar on wind energy pledges:
http://www.airport-technology.com/features/dutch-airports-soar-wind-energy-pledges/
Mali Recieves $1.5M from Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Program
http://atlantablackstar.com/2014/10/24/mali-receives-1-5m-scaling-renewable-energy-programme/
Kenya's Electricity Generation Company - KenGen
http://www.kengen.co.ke/
Mexico: The Future of Renewable Power in Mexico
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2015/08/the-future-of-renewable-power-in-mexico.html
Guatemala
Considering 200 MW Geothermal RFPin 2016
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/articles/2015/11/guatemala-considering-200-mw-geothermal-rfp-in-2016.html
Remote Region Spearheading Israel's Renewable Energy Revolution:
www.treehugger.com/files/2010/02/region-spearheads-israel-renewable-energy-revolution.php:
Congratulations! You have completed Unit 1: Exploring Renewable Energy
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