Renewable Energy Generation
Provided by: Our World in Data|Published on: July 20, 2021
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Data, Graphs, and Maps
Subjects: Science, Geography, Mathematics
Authors: Hannah Ritchie, Max Roser
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This resource includes an interactive graph and table that shows the quantity of renewable energy generation in countries around the world starting from 1965.
- The data is separated by solar, wind, hydropower, and other renewables.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- The stacked graph provides quick data at a glance, while students can easily use the table for specific data.
- Students have many options for downloading and displaying the data.
Prerequisites
- Students should understand what renewable energy is and that we currently get most of our energy from nonrenewable fossil fuels, which cause health issues and contribute to climate change.
Differentiation & Implementation
- After viewing the data, students can select a renewable energy resource to research. Teachers may need to provide a list of sources that may fit into the other category, which are noted under the graph. Students can write a speech or informational writing to tell others about the costs, barriers, benefits, and emissions reductions associated with their chosen energy source.
- Students can use these algebra worksheets to make connections between math and renewable energy sources.
- When talking about renewable sources of energy, teachers can lead students in an exploration of energy storage and the electric grid. The article and video lecture, Energy Storage, and the How Power Gets to Your Home video can help facilitate this exploration.
This resource explores world energy production from renewable sources. Hydropower is seen as the most commonly used. Students can explore this resource to understand the relative change in each of these renewables at country and global levels. The resource is not influenced by misconceptions. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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