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Renewable Energy

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Spring 2010 exclusive customer content

This lesson covers the following from BTEC Level 2 Applied Science:

Unit 2: Energy and Our Universe

sources of energy: renewable (solar, wind, biofuels)

LO1: Be able to investigate energy transformations

This lesson is relevant to the following from the KS4 Science Programme of Study:

energy transfers can be measured and their efficiency calculated, which is important in considering the economic costs and environmental effects of energy use

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In 2008, CO2 emissions had already been cut by 21% on 1990 levels.

UK low carbon transition plan

In November 2008, the UK government passed the Climate Change Act. This law means that the UK must reduce greenhouse gas emissions:

How does the government plan to achieve this?

at least 34% below 1990 levels by 2020

What are the reasons for reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

The UK low carbon transition plan contains strategies for cutting emissions to achieve the 2020 target.

at least 80% below 1990 levels by 2050

UK low carbon transition plan

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UK electricity generation

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Energy from waste: biogas

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Renewable energy: a summary

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Renewables in the UK