EGEE 401
Energy in a Changing World

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Unit 3: International Electricity: Generation, Use and Demand – Lesson 7: Electricity Energy Sources: Renewable

About Lesson 7

Electricity can be generated from many renewable energy sources. In this lesson, we'll take a closer look at hydroelectric, biomass/solid waste, geothermal, solar and wind energy sources.

What will we learn in Lesson 7?

With the successful completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

  • list some renewable energy sources that are used to generate electricity;
  • describe how electricity is generated from these renewable energy sources;
  • compare process byproducts and environmental issues related to electricity generation from renewable energy sources;
  • consider both the promise and issues related to renewable energy sources for electricity;
  • quantify the amount of electricity generated from renewable fuel sources.

What is due for Lesson 7?

The table below provides an overview of the requirements for Lesson 7. For details regarding the assignment, refer to the page(s) noted in the table.

Please refer to the Calendar in Canvas for specific time frames and due dates.

Lesson 7 Requirements
REQUIREMENT LOCATION SUBMITTED FOR GRADING?
Reading: (Hydropower):
  • DOE "Energy Explained" (as designated)
  • "3-Year DOE Study Assessed Potential Hydropower Upgrades in the US"
  • "Troubling Interdependency of Water and Power"

Page 2

No

Reading: (Biomass/Solid Waste):
  • DOE "Energy Explained" (as designated)
  • EPA "Environmental Impacts" (as designated)
  • "Biomass Under Fire"
Page 3 No
Reading: (Geothermal):
  • DOE "Energy Explained" (as designated)

Viewing

  • DOE "Energy 101: Geothermal Heat Pumps"
Page 4 No
Reading (Solar):
  • DOE "Energy Explained" (as designated)
Page 5 No
Reading (Wind):
  • DOE "Energy Explained" (as designated)
  • National Renewable Energy Laboratory "Wind Resource Maps"
Page 6 No
Interactive Tool: National Geographic "Harness the Power of the Wind" video and simulation Page 6 No
Lesson 7 Activity: Complete Lesson 7 Activity. (It's in Canvas, in the Unit 3 Module) Page 7 Yes
Unit 3 Discussion Forum: "Smart Grid" (It's in Canvas, in the Unit 3 Module) Page 8 Yes

Questions about EGEE 401?

If you have any questions, please post them to our Questions about EGEE 401?  Discussion in Canvas. Use this Discussion for general questions about course content and administration. I will check it daily to respond. While you are there, feel free to post your own responses if you, too, are able to help out a classmate or have a related question.