Earth's physical resources: renewable energy
Earth's physical resources: renewable energy
An introduction to this album.
23 Jun 2009
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Wind power in Europe
Wind power in Europe
Which European country has the best wind resource, and which has the most turbines?
23 Jun 2009
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2mins
Wind power in England
Wind power in England
The story of Kirkheaton wind farm, run by Northern Electric and AMEC Border Wind.
23 Jun 2009
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6mins
Wind power in Wales
Wind power in Wales
The story behind some of the first wind farms developed in the UK. The concerns and obstacles these projects faced at th... Read more
23 Jun 2009
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5mins
Most Popular Podcasts
The Joe Rogan Experience
TED Talks Daily
The Tim Ferriss Show
The Daily
Stuff You Should Know
Oprah's SuperSoul Conversations
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
What is biofuel?
What is biofuel?
How do we make biogas and what forms of biomass are we currently using in Europe?
23 Jun 2009
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3mins
Hydroelectricity
Hydroelectricity
Introducing Loch Sloy, the biggest hydroelectric scheme in Britain.
23 Jun 2009
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1min
The future of solar power
The future of solar power
How photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electrical energy. A look at the government's incentives for hous... Read more
23 Jun 2009
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3mins
Photovoltaic and solar thermal panels
Photovoltaic and solar thermal panels
Solar power stations in Holland generate energy, even on cloudy days. Examining the photovoltaic schemes in operation in... Read more
23 Jun 2009
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5mins
Wave and tidal energy
Wave and tidal energy
Will wave energy eventually overtake wind power? A look at today's technology in operation and the offshore devices of t... Read more
23 Jun 2009
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7mins
Geothermal energy
Geothermal energy
How extreme heat occurs beneath the Earth's surface, and how aquifers and bore-holes can provide a valuable source of en... Read more
23 Jun 2009
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3mins
