Energy production
I can reflect on the importance of electricity in my life and I can record how I use it for everyday activities.
Energy production
I can reflect on the importance of electricity in my life and I can record how I use it for everyday activities.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Most electricity is produced in power stations and then cables deliver the energy to our houses.
- About 40% of UK electricity was generated in power stations by burning fossil fuels, mainly gas, in 2022.
- About 16% of UK electricity was generated in nuclear power stations in 2022.
- About 37% of UK electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2022.
Common misconception
Coal generates the most electricity.
All fossil fuels do generate electricity, however, it is natural gas which is the main contributor to UK electricity generation.
Keywords
Generator - A generator is a device that converts power from motion (such as water) or fuel (such as fossil fuel) into electric power.
Fossil fuel - Fossil fuels are natural substances that were formed over millions of years from the buried remains of ancient organisms; they include coal, oil and gas.
Nuclear power - Nuclear energy from inside atoms can be used to generate huge amounts of electricity.
Renewable - Renewable means that something can be re-used and will not be used up or run out.
Turbine - A turbine is a device that uses power from liquid or air to turn a rotator to produce electric power.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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