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Generation of ElectricityGeneration of Electricity
Learning Outcomes
• Be aware of the significance of commissioning, running and decommissioning costs for power stations and respond to data concerning these costs.
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Generation of Electricity
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Generation of Electricity
These are the costs associated with building a power station and can include:
•Planning•Informing residents•Site surveys•Construction•Inspections•Etc…
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Generation of Electricity
These are the costs associated with running a power station and can include:
•Fuel•Maintenance•Safety inspections•Staff costs
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Generation of Electricity
These are the costs associated with taking down a power station at the end of its lifetime.
•Safety checks•Destruction of old buildings•Safely disposing of any dangerous chemicals
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Generation of Electricity
- The costs associated with setting up.
Nuclear Tidal
Wind Farm Geothermal Hydroelectric
Fossil Fuels
GC
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Generation of Electricity
- The costs associated with setting up.
Nuclear Tidal
Wind Farm Geothermal Hydroelectric
Fossil Fuels
GC
SE
Sci
ence
A
Phy
sics
1
Generation of Electricity
- The costs associated with setting up.
Nuclear Tidal
Wind Farm Geothermal Hydroelectric
Fossil Fuels
GC
SE
Sci
ence
A
Phy
sics
1
Generation of Electricity
