Basic Science JSS1 Second Term

WEEK TEN

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Performance Objectives

Students should be able to:

• RENEWABLE ENERGY

Content

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Energy is the amount of force or power when applied can move one object from one position to another or Energy defines the capacity of a system to do work. Energy exists in everybody whether they are human beings or animals or non-living things for e.g.: Jet, Light, Machines etc.

What are the Sources of Energy?

Energy is broadly classified into two main groups: Renewable and Non-renewable.

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is the energy which is generated from natural sources i.e. sun, wind, rain, tides and can be generated again and again as and when required. They are available in plenty and by far the most cleanest sources of energy available on this planet. E.g. energy that we receive from the sun can be.... View More