
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.
REQUIREMENT | LOCATION | SUBMITTED FOR GRADING? |
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Reading: (Hydropower):
|
Page 2 |
No |
Reading: (Biomass/Solid Waste):
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Page 3 | No |
Reading: (Geothermal):
Viewing
|
Page 4 | No |
Reading (Solar):
|
Page 5 | No |
Reading (Wind):
|
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.