6 services found
Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group Services
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Wind
Interesting Facts- A wind turbine generates electricity from the power of the wind. When the wind blows, the turbine blades turn a generator inside the turbine that converts the movement into electricity. That power is then transmitted through underground cables.So a wind turbine is rather like a giant fan in reverse!, Wind turbines generate electricity from wind speeds of 4 to 5 metres per second (10 miles an hour) upwards. They only stop working when ...
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Marine
Interesting Facts- Wave and tidal devices convert the energetic movement of the waves, and the rise and fall of the tides, into electricity via internal generators. The electricity is transported to shore via underwater cables. Wave devices are either floating or fixed to seabed or shore. Tidal projects use tidal barrage (similar to hydro dam or underwater turbine generators) Scotland has more than a quarter of Europe’s potential wave and tidal ...
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Hydro
The movement of water flowing down a river or hill powers a turbine which creates ...
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Biomass
Biomass is natural material such as wood, plants and animal waste which is used to create fuel, heat and energy. Plant waste can be burnt to produce heat and electricity or used to produce gas which can then be burnt to create electricity or run a vehicle. Food and farm waste produces methane which is collected and burnt to produce energy. It is also used to heat water to produce steam to power a turbine which generates electricity. Bio-fuels are produced ...
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Fuel Cells
Hydrogen fuel cells convert hydrogen and oxygen into water by reverse electrolysis. They rely on a store of hydrogen but take oxygen from the air. The reaction creates electricity and ...
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Solar
Special light sensitive surfaces called photovoltaic cells are arranged in a grid over a large surface area of a panel. These cells capture the energy from sunlight and convert this into electricity. The sun also radiates heat which can be captured by heat absorbing panels and used to heat ...