Renewable Energy
Physics: AQA GCSE Higher, topic 1.3.13
Renewable Energy
By 2020, the UK hopes to use renewable energy resources to provide 15% of its total annual (yearly) energy. People are becoming more aware of how damaging fossil fuels are to the environment.
Government policy
- Governments are introducing targets for renewable energy source use because of public pressure.
Power plants
- Energy providers are building power plants that use renewable resources.
Vehicles
- Vehicle (car or lorry) makers are creating electric cars and hybrids.
Test yourself on Renewable Energy
What percentage of energy did the UK government plan to draw from renewable resources in 2020?