ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY / SUBJECT
Sustainable Energy
Energy choices affect resource use and environmental pressure. Efficiency and supply technologies address different parts of the same system.
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Solar Power Plants
Solar plants turn sunlight into electricity. Site and equipment influence output.
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Wind plants capture atmospheric movement. Local wind patterns shape performance.
Read the introductionFIELD NOTEGeothermal Energy
Geothermal energy uses heat from the earth. Suitable resources determine possible applications.
Read the introductionFIELD NOTEEnergy Efficiency
Efficiency improves useful service per unit of energy. Measurement should account for actual use.
Read the introductionFIELD NOTELow-energy Buildings
Low-energy buildings reduce operational demand. Design and maintenance work together.
Read the introductionFIELD NOTEElectric Transport
Electric transport shifts propulsion toward electricity. Environmental outcomes depend on wider energy systems.
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