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What did the 196 countries agree to on 12 December 2015?
Why is the energy sector important in the sustainability pathway 2050?
What is an example of a 'going greener' technology?
What is another term for a significant innovation that alters the way consumers or industries operate?
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Which of the following energy sources is not mentioned in the content?
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What is a benefit of transitioning to a more sustainable energy pathway?
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What is anaerobic digestion an example of?
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What is a characteristic of a conventional electricity network?
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What is the main goal of the Paris Agreement?
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What is a benefit of using mini hydroelectric power?
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Study Notes
Biomass
- Biomass comes from various sources such as forest harvesting and residues, agricultural wastes, animal wastes, and municipal and industrial wastes.
- It is used to produce fuel and electricity through methods like combustion, anaerobic digestion, gasification, and pyrolysis.
Biogas
- Biogas is generated from the anaerobic digestion of organic matter.
- It can be produced at landfills from organic matter such as food waste and crop/plant waste.
- Biogas can be generated in a covered/dark place without the presence of oxygen.
Mini Hydro
- A mini hydro system converts moving water energy into electrical energy.
- It does not require a dam for water storage.
- Mini hydro systems are commonly installed in remote locations with no electric utility grid.
Stand-alone (SAPV) Configuration
- SAPV systems supply DC and/or AC electrical loads.
- Batteries are used for energy storage in many SAPV systems.
- SAPV systems can be configured in several ways, such as direct coupled systems or hybrid systems.
Paris Agreement
- The Paris Agreement is a global pact to reduce emissions and reduce greenhouse gas above pre-industrial levels.
- 196 countries agreed to the Paris Agreement on 12 December 2015.
Energy Sector
- The energy sector is important for reducing emissions and mitigating climate change.
Solar Energy
- Solar energy is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a more sustainable energy pathway.
Disruptive Technology
- Disruptive technology alters the way consumers, industries, or businesses operate.
- It significantly changes the way things are done.
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This quiz covers the various sources of biomass and the methods of producing fuel and electricity from biomass, including combustion, anaerobic digestion, gasification, and pyrolysis.
