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How has energy consumption changed over time?

What about energy sources?

Wikimedia Commons

So, how much energy do we use in a week?

WHY?

Source: http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/

DEMAND

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CCGT= combined cycle gas turbinesSource: http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/

CCGT= combined cycle gas turbines

How do different sources of energy compare to each other?

Source: http://www.gridwatch.templar.co.uk/

Nuclear energy production is very steadyWind energy production is very variable, as it depends on the weatherCCGT is used to match up the difference between demand and production

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How does energy go from the power station to your home?

Adapted from: http://www.energynetworks.org/modx/assets/files/electricity/she/environment/briefing_notes/ENV2TransportingElectricity.pdf

Electricity Distribution

Electricity Transmission

UK’s main cities

UK’s nuclear stations

Energy is often produced far from where it is most needed

UK Energy Watch

Population

Office of National Statistics 2011

GenerationDemand

Energy flow

ACS Power Flow Pattern 2009/2010

Energy is often produced far from where it is most needed

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