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Renewable Energy in Queensland fact sheet Renewable energy is used from a number of sources in Queensland. Approximately 6% (745 megawatts (MW)) of the 12,500 (MW) of electricity generating capacity in the state comes from renewable sources. The most significant of these is biomass primarily bagasse or sugar cane waste.In this fact sheet an overview of renewable energy generation in Queensland is provided. |
Geothermal Energy fact sheet Geothermal is considered a form of renewable energy as heat is continuously produced from deep in the earth. This fact sheet looks at the major types of geothermal resources, the potential for geothermal energy in Australia and the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy. |
Energy PowerPoint Compare the advantages and disadvantages of renewable and non-renewable energy resources. This is a PowerPoint presentation, with accompanying teacher notes, which outlines the characteristics of a range of renewable and non-renewable sources of energy. It describes the positives and negatives of renewable energy sources, such as solar energy, and non-renewable energy sources, such as coal. |
Renewable sources of energy investigation worksheetThis is a worksheet consisting of a blank data table designed for students to record information resulting from their research into renewable energy resources. It specifies the types of energy resources to be investigated and suggests topics for research focus. |
Future Energy Options worksheet This is a worksheet designed to help students research ways of reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. It recommends a number of websites, and provides data tables and focus questions as well as tasks to direct the research. |
Low Emission Energy Technologies - An Introduction (based on year 10 guidelines) This is a teaching unit, designed for Year 10, aimed at engaging students in investigations about low emission energy sources. A unit outline, teacher guidelines, student activity and an assessment task are provided. |
Ben Talebi - Vodcast Geothermal energy utilises energy stored in hot rocks to create steam to drive turbines and generate electrical energy. Exploration for suitable hot rocks in Queensland coastal regions forms the basis for the Coastal Geothermal Initiative.Ben Talebi, Queensland Government Mines and Energy: Program Leader Coastal Geothermal Initiative, discusses geothermal exploration results to date, technology being used and potential for supplying Queenslands energy needs. |
Drill pipe ready for Rig 100 at Jolokia 1 Drill pipe ready for Rig 100 at Jolokia 1. Image courtesy of Geodynamics Limited. |
Geothermal Energy Map In this map the heat flow generated from rocks beneath the surface in Australia is shown.
Hot Dry Rocks is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. |
Australian Geothermal Temperature at Depth In this animation, the temperature of rocks at a range of descending depths in Australia is shown.
Hot Dry Rocks is acknowledged as the provider of this resource. |
