Earth's physical resources: renewable energy - for iPod/iPhone
by The Open University
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Description
As the world responds to climate change, we explore whether sustainable energy can satisfy our need for endless economic growth, without radical changes in the way we live. This album examines power sources which provide cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, such as wind power, biomass, hydro power, wave and tidal power, solar and geothermal power. The nine video tracks introduce the different approaches adopted in Britain and across Europe, the challenges faced and the projects of the future. This material forms part of S278, Earth's physical resources: origin, use and environmental impact.
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Earth's physical resources: renewable energy | An introduction to this album. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Transcript -- Earth's physical resources: renewable energy | An introduction to this album. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoWind power in Europe | Which European country has the best wind resource, and which has the most turbines? | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Transcript -- Wind power in Europe | Which European country has the best wind resource, and which has the most turbines? | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoWind power in England | The story of Kirkheaton wind farm, run by Northern Electric and AMEC Border Wind. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Transcript -- Wind power in England | The story of Kirkheaton wind farm, run by Northern Electric and AMEC Border Wind. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoWind power in Wales | The story behind some of the first wind farms developed in the UK. The concerns and obstacles these projects faced at the outset. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Transcript -- Wind power in Wales | The story behind some of the first wind farms developed in the UK. The concerns and obstacles these projects faced at the outset. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoWhat is biofuel? | How do we make biogas and what forms of biomass are we currently using in Europe? | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Transcript -- What is biofuel? | How do we make biogas and what forms of biomass are we currently using in Europe? | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoHydroelectricity | Introducing Loch Sloy, the biggest hydroelectric scheme in Britain. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Transcript -- Hydroelectricity | Introducing Loch Sloy, the biggest hydroelectric scheme in Britain. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoThe future of solar power | How photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electrical energy. A look at the government's incentives for household photovoltaic systems in Germany. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | Transcript -- The future of solar power | How photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electrical energy. A look at the government's incentives for household photovoltaic systems in Germany. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoPhotovoltaic and solar thermal panels | Solar power stations in Holland generate energy, even on cloudy days. Examining the photovoltaic schemes in operation in the UK and the rest of Europe. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | Transcript -- Photovoltaic and solar thermal panels | Solar power stations in Holland generate energy, even on cloudy days. Examining the photovoltaic schemes in operation in the UK and the rest of Europe. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoWave and tidal energy | Will wave energy eventually overtake wind power? A look at today's technology in operation and the offshore devices of the future. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | Transcript -- Wave and tidal energy | Will wave energy eventually overtake wind power? A look at today's technology in operation and the offshore devices of the future. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoGeothermal energy | How extreme heat occurs beneath the Earth's surface, and how aquifers and bore-holes can provide a valuable source of energy. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | Transcript -- Geothermal energy | How extreme heat occurs beneath the Earth's surface, and how aquifers and bore-holes can provide a valuable source of energy. | 6/22/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 20 Episodes |
