Renewable Energy Sources: Wind, Solar, Biomass, and Geothermal
Offered By: Yale University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore renewable energy sources in this 48-minute lecture from Yale University's "The Atmosphere, the Ocean and Environmental Change" course. Delve into wind energy, learning about large wind turbines and ideal locations for their placement. Discover solar power technologies, including photovoltaic cells and concentrated solar power. Examine biomass energy production through electricity generation and fuel ethanol fermentation. Investigate geothermal energy extraction using hot rocks to create steam for power generation. Gain insights into various electricity sources and their environmental impacts. Access complete course materials on the Open Yale Courses website for a comprehensive understanding of renewable energy technologies and their role in addressing climate change.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Renewable Energy Sources
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- Chapter 2. Wind Energy
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- Chapter 3. Solar Power
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- Chapter 4. Biomass Energy
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- Chapter 5. Geothermal Energy
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- Chapter 6. Electricity Sources
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