Wind and solar

What is the GRID made from?

Gas power, nuclear and wind plants

How are the power plants energy transported?

Using Transmission lines and distribution lines

How do they control the GRID so the supply exactly meets the demand?

Using an operator

How much of Germany’s electricity is renewable?

40%

How much of Germany’s electricity is meant to be renewable in 2080?

80%

What type of renewable is concentrated in the north of germany?

Wind

What type of renewable is concentrated in the south of germany?

Solar

What is the sued link?

Connects energy from the south of germany to the north

Why do we need more transport for energy?

To connect wind and solar energy

What are some negatives to the sued link?

Could damage the environment

How much does it cost to build the sued link underground?

£10bn

When was the sued link meant to be finished?

2022

What is a solution to solar power’s intermittency?

Solar batteries

What do the solar batteries do?

Store solar energy when it is sunny

What’s a positive of solar in terms of versatility?

Solar panels can vary in size

Economic benefit of solar?

No fuel costs

What’s a benefit of solar in rural places?

Can provide electricity where there is no mains

Negative of solar in the winter?

Less efficient

What is more efficient to use in the UK due to the variable sunshine?

Wind

What type of materials do solar panels require?

Rare