All about energy

There is so much to know about energy. Find out about all of the details. Explore the renewable energy map and gather ideas for your Future Sparks video or writing.

Click here to see even more ingenius and sometimes wacky ideas like the Blood Lamp, for making and saving energy.

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  Catch the clean energy buzz

  What's exciting about clean energy technology?? Well... EVERYTHING!! But don't take our word for it. We asked a few experts to tell us what inspires them. Check it out!

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  Renewable energy map

  Find out where the current clean energy is near you! Why not check it out?

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  Solar energy

  We've been using the light and heat from the sun since ancient time. Technology has come a long way since then, and rooftop solar panels are just the beginning.

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  Wind power

  The energy produced by wind farms is renewable. Wind farming globally is expected to triple by 2017.

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  Hydro-electricity

  Hydro-electricity is often called 'hydro' for short. Up until now, hydro has been the main contributor of renewable energy in Australia.

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  Geothermal energy

  Australia has plenty of heat stored underground. This heat energy can used to heat our homes and schools in winter - or to create electricity.

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  Marine energy

  The energy in the ocean is more than 5000 times what the world uses. Even just the energy from the waves is double the world's current energy usage!

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  Biomass

  Another way to make energy is to use organic material - lunchbox scraps, fallen leaves, wood, straw, etc. Burning these materials releases the solar energy they have stored while they grew.

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  Nuclear: uranium & thorium

  It is really powerful, abundant and doesn't produce carbon dioxide while generating energy, but nuclear power is not used in Australia and many people feel very passionately about it.

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  Pros & cons

  Compare different energy sources and learn about the possibilities and limitations.

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  Cars

  Cars currently produce a lot of greenhouse gases. More efficient cars, different types of fuel, hybrid and electric cars can all help us making cars cleaner.

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  Geo-engineering

  Geo-engineering doesn't make energy cleaner, but it might be another way of tackling global warming.

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  Energy efficient design

  Take a look at these teenagers who have designed eco-inventions.

   

  
  

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• Disclaimer

  The views expressed herein are not necessarily the views of the Commonwealth of Australia, and the Commonwealth does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein.

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