Renewables

About renewable energy

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Energy in the wind, tides and waves is renewable because it comes from sources that are constantly replenished, and which can be used without contributing to global warming. Scottish engineering is at forefront of developments in renewable energy.

Renewables video

Still from a video about renewable energy, showing waves crashing on the sea shore

A short film exploring how energy is produced from wind, waves and tides in Scotland.

Renewables interactive

Screenshot of the tidal energy issues interactive

Online activity to enhance learners' understanding of the importance of renewable energy to replace fossil fuels in generating electricity.

Engineering challenges

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The context for these challenges is that of a small community living on an island and its efforts to turn to renewable sources of energy.

Learning journeys

Learning journeys to explore different types of renewable energy and the issues to consider when going renewable.

Renewables resources

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Links, videos and ideas to support learning about wind, wave and tidal power.