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HYDROELECTRIC POWER-General Info

• Hydroelectricity is the term referring to
  electricity generated by hydropower the
  production of electrical power through the use of
  the gravitational force of falling or flowing
  water.
• It is the most widely used form of renewable
  energy, accounting for 16 percent of global
  electricity consumption.
• Pros - Inexhaustible fuel source, minimal
  environmental impact, viable source--relatively
  useful levels of energy production, can be used
  throughout the world.
• Cons - Smaller models depend on availability of
  fast flowing streams or rivers, run-of-the-River
  plants can impact the mobility of fish and other
  riverlife.
• http//library.thinkquest.org/2033/types/hydro/adv
  ant.html

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The Hoover Dam Hydroelectric Power Plant

• The Hoover Dam is a large concrete dam located in
  Nevada right along the Arizona border, on the
  Colorado River. The dam was constructed between
  1931 and 1936 under Franklin Roosevelts
  administration during the Great Depression.
• The dam was named in commemoration of former
  president Herbert Hoover.
• The Hoover Damn is a source of renewable energy
  because the turbines in the dam use the water
  that flows in to generate electricity.
• Allows the Colorado River to be controlled,
  provides regular water supply
• Sources http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FileAnsel_A
  dams_-_National_Archives_79-AAB-01.jpg (picture)
• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoover_Dam (info)

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The Bear Swamp Hydroelectric Generating
Complex(Rowe and Florida Massachusetts at the
Deerfield River) constructed in 1968 and
finished in 1974built to meet the expanded peak
load periods when New Englands electricity
consumers place the heaviest demand on the
system. 88 acres big and stores about 1.7
billion gallons of water at 1,600 feet above sea
level. generates electricity from underground
pumped storage and affiliated two conventional
hydroelectric stations. They can produce 600
megawatts of power for up to 6 hours during the
day. considered a renewable energy source that
is a viable alternative to fossil fuels because
the major generating units are twin, reversible
pump turbines planted deep within the hillside
on the south bank that work in unison.
http//www.berkshireweb.com/sports/comp/bearswamp.
html
http//virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bear-swamp-gen
erating-station/

• "Bear Swamp Project." Bear Swamp Project. The
  Berkshire Web. Web. 22 Mar. 2012.
  lthttp//www.berkshireweb.com/sports/comp/bearswamp
  .htmlgt.

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Tidal PowerBy Ben Hollingsworth

• How It Works

Tidal Power generates electricity by harnessing
the flow of the tidal changes. As high tide
approaches, the water flows through a hole in the
dam from the sea and turns the turbine which
powers the generator. When low tide approaches,
the water flows from an enclosed water body, or
estuary, and out to the sea, passing the turbines
again.
This is another type of turbine power. Offshore
turbines works similar to tidal barrages, but
does not impact an entire shallow water
ecosystems. However, it poses dangers for large
fishes who can get hurt from the turning
turbines.
Environmental
http//www.darvill.clara.net/altenerg/tidal.htm
Economic

• Pros
• Protects stretches of coast from storm tides, and
  erosion from large waves.

• Cons
• Destroys shallow water marine ecosystems.
• Changes coastline currents.
• Prevent wastes from rivers to flow out to sea.

• Pros
• Very predictable and reliable
• Produces huge amounts of energy. (The largest in
  the world produces as much energy as 12 nuclear
  plants)

• Cons
• Only can run for 10 hours a day.
• Expensive to build.

http//www.marineturbines.com/SeaGen-Products
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Rance River Estuary Tidal Power Plant, France.

• The Rance River Estuary set the standard for
  tidal power plants around the world. The power
  plant uses the natural tides of the Rance River
  to help produce a clean and renewable energy
  source that produces 0.012 of Frances power
  demands.
• Tidal Energy is one of the oldest forms of energy
  used by humans
• Tide mills consist of a storage pond, where its
  filled by the incoming tide through a sluice and
  emptied through a waterwheel
• Tides move the waterwheels, producing mechanical
  power to mill grain
• Tidal power is non-polluting, reliable and
  predictable
• The use of tidal energy could decrease the need
  for nuclear power
• It is renewable source of electricity because it
  does not result in releasing harmful gas,
  contributing to global warming nor acid rain.

http//www.oceanenergycouncil.com/index.php/Tidal-
Energy/Tidal-Energy.html
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ANNAPOLIS ROYAL RIVER TIDAL POWER PLANT

• The Annapolis Royal Generating Station is a 20 MW
  tidal power station located on the Annapolis
  River in Canada
• Only tidal generating station in North America
• Tidal harnesses to generate electricity has been
  under discussion for the Bay of Fundy
• Effectively generates electricity, but the
  blocking of water flow by the dam is a negative
  consequence

http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annapolis_Royal_Gener
ating_Station
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Geothermal Power Energy-General Info
Geothermal energy is using hot water and steam
from the deep within the earth to heat homes and
businesses, generating electricity cleanly and
efficiently.
Pros It is renewable. It is practicably
unlimited. It is green energy. It can save money.
It can be used for many purposes. It is
reliable. Cons Initial costs are expensive.
Trigger earthquakes. Takes up a lot of space to
install.
"Geothermal Energy Pros and Cons."
EnergyInformative.org. Web. 22 Mar. 2012.
lthttp//energyinformative.org/geothermal-energy-pr
os-and-cons/gt.
Google.com
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Hot Dry Rock Geothermal Power Project, Australia

• Habanero 1 Australias deepest onshore well
• Drilled by Geodynamics Limited
• Heat extraction from the granite rock will
  provide a zero-emission source of power
• Less expensive cost than wind power and nearly
  the same cost as major hydro-electric power
  plants
• Green incentives such as Renewable Energy
  Certificates (RECs) would be 4 cents per kWh,
  generating a profit for GL of 96 million
  annually
• Australias terrain is optimal for drilling
  because of the elements and thermal conditions of
  the granite
• http//www.ga.gov.au/image_cache/GA3681.pdf

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• Hellisheiði Geothermal Plant
• Situated at Hengill, an active volcanic ridge in
  SW Iceland. 
• The plants purpose is to meet increasing demand
  for electricity and hot water for space heating
  in the industrial and domestic sectors
• In 2008, two turbines were added with steam from
  Skarðsmýrarfjall Mountain
• Geothermal energy is thermal energy generated and
  stored in the Earth. Heat for this facility comes
  from the heat in the earth associated with
  volcanoes.
• Geothermal power is cost effective, reliable,
  sustainable, and environmentally friendly, but
  has historically been limited to areas near
  tectonic plate boundaries
• Largest geothermal combined heat and power plant
  in Iceland
• The plant owner is Reykjavik Energy.
• http//www.mannvit.com/GeothermalEnergy/Geothermal
  PowerPlants/GeothermalProject-Hellisheidi/

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Wind Power-General Information

• Turbines convert kinetic energy from wind into
  mechanical power for tasks like grinding grain or
  pumping water
• Generator can convert mechanical power into
  electricity to power homes/businesses/schools
• Envi. Pros Cons
• -Very loud, birds killed by flying into
  turbines
• -Reduces use of fossil fuels
• Econ. Pros Cons
• -Requires higher initial investment than
  fossil-fueled generators
• -No fuel to purchase and minimal operating
  expenses
• http//windeis.anl.gov/guide/basics/index.cfm
• Marshall Conklin

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Tehachapi Wind Farm

• California, USA

With about 5,000 wind turbines, it is the second
largest collection of wind generators in the
world and more than three times the size of any
other wind farm in the U.S. The turbines are
operated by private companies, but collectively
produce 800 million kilowatt-hours of
electricity, which is enough to meet the
residential needs of 350,000 people every year. A
state initiative to upgrade the Tehachapi Wind
Farm began in 2008 and is expected to be
completed by 2012. By using wind power as an
energy source instead of coal or gasoline large
amounts of fossil fuels will be prevented from
entering the atmosphere.
http//buildaroo.com/news/article/tehachapi-wind-e
nergy-development/ http//ludb.clui.org/ex/i/CA497
7/
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Cape Wind Nantucket Sound

• Energy Management Inc. (EMI) is the developer of
  Cape Wind
• -Americas first offshore wind farm
• -130 turbines able to produce up to 420 megawatts
  of energy
• -Cape wind will provide ¾ of the Cape and
  Islands electricity needs
• -Cape wind will be able to reduce global warming
  greenhouse emissions by 734,000 tons by year
• "Cape Wind America's First Offshore Wind Farm
  on Nantucket Sound." 301 Moved Permanently..
  lthttp//www.capewind.org/article24.htmgt.

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Hibikinada Wind Farm, Japan

• The Hibikinada wind farm consists of GE wind
  turbines that supply the Kyushu electric power
  company. The turbines were put up in 2003 and
  power over 10,000 Japanese homes. The turbines
  generate 35 million kWh annually.
• The wind is a renewable energy source because is
  cannot be used up and will never deplete.
• http//www.power-technology.com/projects/hibikinad
  a/

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Solar Power-General Info

• It works by using mirrors and lenses to direct
  sunlight into a single beam, which is used as a
  heat source to power plants. This photovoltaic
  power is harnessed by converting solar radiation
  into a direct electric current, using solar
  panels.
• Solar Power is generally safe to the
  environment, although it requires fossil fuels to
  create solar power components, requires a large
  amount of land to create a plant, and is
  sometimes difficult to dispose of.
• The cost of solar energy, compared to coal or
  oil, is significantly higher.

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Nellis Solar Power Plant, NV USA

• Located within the Nellis Air Force Base in Clack
  County, Nevada
• Occupies 140 acres of land
• The system contains approximately 70,000 solar
  panels
• The power plant generates around 25 million
  kilowatt-hours of electricity annually for
  residents of the Nellis area, as well as the
  military base
• This should save Nevada around 1 million in
  power costs annually and reduce carbon dioxide
  emissions by 24,000 tons each year.

http//www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/201
1/02/800px-Giant_photovoltaic_array-300x225.jpg
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Photovoltaic Cells Homes

• The use of photovoltaic cells can be used as a
  substitute for buying electricity from local
  power plants.
• The cost of running an electrical line to a
  residential home is significantly more than using
  photovoltaic cells.
• Photovoltaic cells help energy demanding
  appliances like TVs, dishwashers, and blow
  dryers.

http//science.jrank.org/pages/5205/Photovoltaic-C
ell-Solar-electric-homes.html
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Massachusetts Solar Power Rebate and Grant
Program

• Green Communities Act (2007) encourages the use
  of green and energy saving technologies with
  rebates
• Massachusetts offers extensive rebates for
  Photovoltaics (PV) solar panels
• As of 2012 State will fund 15 of the costs of
  installation for solar panels
• Source
• http//solarpowerrocks.com/massachusetts/

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Biomass Power

• Renewable organic waste generates carbon neutral
  electricity.
• Wood waste is used to create energy to produce
  electricity and heat.

Environmental pros Manages waste Prevents
deforestation Reduces greenhouse gases Improves
air quality
Environmental cons Still produces some
greenhouse gases due Due to the burning of
organic matter. This is easily offset by
photosynthesis

Economic pros 60 million tons of biomass could
create 2,000 megawatts of electricity Would
reduce US dependence on Foreign oil. Would
create thousands of jobs
http//www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter10.html
http//www.usabiomass.org/pages/about_facts.php h
ttp//tyjx.en.alibaba.com/product/212967353-201187
037/_Biomass_power_plant.html
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Chariton Valley Biomass Project- IA, USA
http//www.iowaswitchgrass.com/

• Based in Southern Iowa, the Project sought to
  demonstrate the technical and commercial
  possibilities of producing power from
  locally-grown and harvested renewable fuel
  resources such as switchgrass and other southern
  Iowa grasses.
• The abundance of grass could improve local
  environmental benefits by improving air
  emissions, improving soil conditions on local
  farm lands, and enhancing wildlife habitats.

The switchgrass could generate up to 35MW of
electrical power and displace up to 5 percent of
the coal used at Alliant Energys Ottumwa
Generating Station annually.
Progress on the new biomass processing facility
at OGS during late August, 2005.