TED-Ed
How do wind turbines work? | Rebecca J. Barthelmie and Sara C. Pryor
Every 24 hours, wind generates enough kinetic energy to produce roughly 35 times more electricity than humanity uses each day. And unlike coal or oil, this resource is totally renewed each day. So how can we harness this incredible...
TED Talks
TED: How wind energy could power Earth ... 18 times over | Dan Jørgensen
Over the last two decades, the wind power industry has grown at a dizzying pace. (Fun fact: a single rotation from one of the world's most powerful wind turbines can generate enough electricity to charge more than 1,400 cell phones.)...
SciShow
Why Does the US Have So Many Power Outages?
The United States has a lot more power outages than other countries do, and fixing this problem will be a massive undertaking. Chapters View all Across the United States, the average customer loses power about once or twice a year, for a...
TED-Ed
How much land does it take to power the world? | TED-Ed
No matter how we make electricity, it takes up space. Coal requires mines, and plants to convert it into electricity. Nuclear power takes uranium mines, facilities to refine it, a reactor, and a place to store the spent fuel safely....
SciShow
Why Wouldn’t You Put Your Wind Farm In the Windiest Place?
Wind is an ever increasing source of power worldwide, which means wind farms continue to be constructed. And choosing where to place those farms seems straightforward, but it might not actually be best to place the in the windiest places!
SciShow
Is the Power Grid Ready for Green Energy?
Despite the rise of renewable energy, the backbone of the power grid is fossil fuels. Adapting the grid to green energy sources is more complicated than flipping a switch.
SciShow
How Green Energy Could Bring More Rain to Africa
Africa’s Sahara desert is a prime location, some say, to build arrays of solar panels and wind turbines. But scientists are aware that building these structures can potentially have large-scale effects on the surrounding environment that...
SciShow
Rare Earth Elements
Hank reveals why our love affair with the rare earth elements has a dark side.
SciShow
"Alternative" Alternative Energies
Humans have an almost insatiable energy demand, so scientists and engineers are always on the lookout for sustainable ways to provide the energy we need. And some of these ideas go way beyond solar panels and wind turbines! Chapters View...
Curated Video
Wind Power
Wind power is a clean and renewable energy source. But problems associated with this form of energy mean wind power currently only generates a tiny percentage of our electricity. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Wind...
Curated Video
The Wind Power Debate
Despite being a clean, renewable source of energy, wind farms attract dissent. Discover the downside to the construction of wind farms and why some people are upset about their use. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points....
Curated Video
Wind Turbines - Wind Energy
Find out how wind turbines transform kinetic energy into electricity. People and places - Future of energy - The energy debate Learning Points Wind power is a renewable energy source. A Twig Context Film. Reinforce and extend the...
Bedtime History
Alternative Energy & Renewable Energy for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the different innovations in alternative energy and renewable energy such as solar power, wind power, geothermal power, and hydroelectric power, and how they are changing the world today.
FuseSchool
The Rise of Renewable Energy | Nature's Power
This informative video explores various forms of renewable energy, focusing on their significance in addressing the climate crisis. It highlights how one wind turbine can power 1,500 homes for a year and delves into geothermal energy's...
Curated Video
Wind Turbines: Harnessing the Power of the Wind for Renewable Energy
Wind turbines are giant futuristic windmills that use the power of the wind to generate electricity. The wind turns the blades of the turbine, which then powers a generator to produce clean and renewable energy. Wind power is...
Financial Times
Can we stop wind turbine blades ending up in landfill?
FT Rethink - About 85 per cent of a wind turbine can be recycled effectively, but the blades cannot because they’re made largely from a composite of epoxy resin and glass or carbon fibre that’s incredibly difficult to break down. Now...
Financial Times
Falling wind speeds could affect green energy strategy | FT Rethink
FT Rethink - By 2100 average annual wind speeds could drop by up to 10 per cent, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Science commentator Anjana Ahuja examines what impact that might have on renewable energy...
Curated Video
GCSE Physics - Wind and Solar #10
In this video we cover: - What wind and solar power are - Where they're used - Their pros and cons General info: - Suitable for all GCSE and IGCSE courses Exam board specific info: AQA - Everything is relevant to your course! IGCSE...
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Do Wind Turbines Work?
This video is answering the question of how do wind turbines work.
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I WONDER - What Jobs Do People Do At Wind Farms?
This video is answering the question of what jobs do people do at wind farms.
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I WONDER - Is Wind A Renewable Energy Source?
This video is answering the question of is wind a renewable energy source.
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I WONDER - How Big Are Wind Farms?
This video is answering the question of how big are wind farms.
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I WONDER - Do Wind Farms Affect Wildlife?
This video is answering the question of do wind farms affect wildlife.
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Exploring Renewable Energy
What is a renewable resource? What is a nonrenewable resource? What is the difference between the two types of resources? Any ideas? Press play on the video and let's get to learning about renewable and nonrenewable resources!