Explain The Differences In A Range Of Energy Sources
With reference to two contrasting examples, describe and explain the differences in their energy mix (25)
The energy mix is the different uses of energy that country uses. The UK does not have a balanced energy mix, some sources of energy are oil, gas, nuclear, coal and hydroelectric power. The main sources of energy come from oil and gas this is because there are reserves in the north sea, however production of oil and gas peaked in the 1990s but has since fallen.
Gas production and oil are the main sources of energy. Gas fell from 9400 million cubic feet to 6600 million, it is said that gas imports will rise in the future and new techniques are being used to extract more oil, Miller oil field in Scotland is expected to extract more than £40 billion worth of new …show more content…
Hydroelectric power is becoming popular, currently though the UK only produces 0.8% from HEP, mainly Scotland and not many other sites over the uk, however a new plant has been built at loch nes.
There are also other forms of energy sources such as geothermal, wind power and other options. The government has set a target of 10% electric renewable sources from 2010. Lots of planning has been involved and many new turbines need to be built this has caused lots of controversy in areas. I believe that wind power will become one of the key energy producers in the future for the
The energy mix is the different uses of energy that country uses. The UK does not have a balanced energy mix, some sources of energy are oil, gas, nuclear, coal and hydroelectric power. The main sources of energy come from oil and gas this is because there are reserves in the north sea, however production of oil and gas peaked in the 1990s but has since fallen.
Gas production and oil are the main sources of energy. Gas fell from 9400 million cubic feet to 6600 million, it is said that gas imports will rise in the future and new techniques are being used to extract more oil, Miller oil field in Scotland is expected to extract more than £40 billion worth of new …show more content…
Hydroelectric power is becoming popular, currently though the UK only produces 0.8% from HEP, mainly Scotland and not many other sites over the uk, however a new plant has been built at loch nes.
There are also other forms of energy sources such as geothermal, wind power and other options. The government has set a target of 10% electric renewable sources from 2010. Lots of planning has been involved and many new turbines need to be built this has caused lots of controversy in areas. I believe that wind power will become one of the key energy producers in the future for the