SciShow
Should We Put Wind Turbines on Kites?
The future of wind energy is solarpunk. At least according to some manufacturers who want to put wind turbines on kites, blimps, or just generally up in the air where wind can generate green energy and fight climate change more efficiently.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Are solar panels worth it? | Shannon Odell
Today in many countries solar is the cheapest form of energy to produce. Millions of homes are equipped with rooftop solar, with most units paying for themselves in their first seven to 12 years and then generating further savings. So,...
SciShow
Weird Places: The Bay of Fundy
SciShow takes you on a tour of Canada's Bay of Fundy, home of the largest tidal range in the world.
SciShow
Weird Places The Bay of Fundy
SciShow takes you on a tour of Canada’s Bay of Fundy, home of the largest tidal range in the world.
TED-Ed
How do wind turbines work? | Rebecca J. Barthelmie and Sara C. Pryor
Every 24 hours, wind generates enough kinetic energy to produce roughly 35 times more electricity than humanity uses each day. And unlike coal or oil, this resource is totally renewed each day. So how can we harness this incredible...
MinuteEarth
Why Can't We Get Power From Waves?
Wave power hasn’t yet made a splash because it’s hard to use waves to spin turbines, and because the sea is a harsh place to build things. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start your googling with these...
Crash Course
The Engineering Challenges of Renewable Energy: Crash Course Engineering #30
This week we are looking at renewable energy sources and why we need them. We’ll explore hydropower, wind, geothermal, and solar power, as well as some of the challenges, and how engineers are working to make their use more widespread.
TED-Ed
Building the world's largest (and most controversial) power plant | Alex Gendler
In 2018, a single power plant produced more energy than the world's largest coal-powered and gas-powered plants combined. China's Three Gorges Dam relies on running water, and is capable of producing more energy than any other power...
Curated Video
Crazy Process of Installing Gigantic Wind Turbines in Middle of the Ocean
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel, we discover how massive offshore wind farms and oil rigs are built, operated, and maintained in some of the world’s harshest environments. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea...
Curated Video
The Hypnotic Process of Building Gigantic Windmills at Sea
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel to explore the challenging and meticulous process behind transporting and installing giant wind farms. Fluctus is a website and YouTube channel dedicated to sea geeks. Whenever you are curious or an...
Curated Video
Hydroelectric Dams
A video entitled “Hydroelectric Dams” which investigates how hydroelectric dams affect the environment.
Curated Video
Advancements in Wind Energy Technology and the Push for Renewable Energy
This video highlights a recent international conference in London focused on promoting wind energy. Manufacturers showcased the latest in renewable energy technology, with the British Government co-organizing the event to encourage the...
Curated Video
Debate Over Wind Farms: Balancing Renewable Energy and Environmental Concerns
This video discusses the growing presence of wind turbines in Britain and the debate surrounding their impact. While some view them as a blight and noisy, supporters argue that they are necessary for meeting the country's renewable...
Curated Video
Wind Farms in Scotland: Balancing Renewable Energy and Environmental Concerns
This video explores the ongoing debate surrounding wind farm developments in Scotland. While some see it as a promising step towards renewable energy, others argue that it comes at the expense of the countryside, wildlife habitats, and...
Curated Video
Amazing Animal Architects
In this fascinating educational science video, we take a closer look at the ingenious creatures in the animal kingdom that create their own homes. From industrious beavers to crafty birds and diligent termites, we'll explore the...
Curated Video
Steam Power
Steam power lay at the heart of the Industrial Revolution. Discover steam power's historic legacy, how it works, and how much it is still used today. Physics - Energy And Radioactivity - Learning Points. The steam engine is one of the...
Curated Video
Wind Power
Wind power is a clean and renewable energy source. But problems associated with this form of energy mean wind power currently only generates a tiny percentage of our electricity. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Wind...
Curated Video
Hydropower
How dams, tidal power and wave power work to generate electricity. What are the pros and cons? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Hydropower uses the power of moving water as a source of energy. Dams, tidal power and...
Curated Video
Building the Hoover Dam
The construction of the then-largest dam in the world: how was the construction of the dam achieved and what is its legacy today? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. The Hoover Dam was built in the 1930s in Nevada, USA,...
Curated Video
The Wind Power Debate
Despite being a clean, renewable source of energy, wind farms attract dissent. Discover the downside to the construction of wind farms and why some people are upset about their use. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points....
Curated Video
The energy debate
Which is better ... renewable or non-renewable energy? People and places -Future of energy - The energy debate Learning Points Non-renewable energy will run out; renewable energy will not. Burning fossil fuels releases harmful emissions....
Curated Video
Hydroelectric power station
Discover how flowing water can create electrical energy. Physical processes -Electricity and magnetism - Electricity Learning Points A hydroelectric power station produces electricity using running water. Generators convert the kinetic...
Wonderscape
How Nuclear Reactors Generate Power
This video explains the process of nuclear fission and how it powers nuclear reactors to produce electricity. Learn how uranium atoms are split to create heat, which then drives steam turbines to generate energy, all while avoiding...
Curated Video
Wind Turbines: Harnessing the Power of the Wind for Renewable Energy
Wind turbines are giant futuristic windmills that use the power of the wind to generate electricity. The wind turns the blades of the turbine, which then powers a generator to produce clean and renewable energy. Wind power is...