What will it take 1Presented by: Toretha Norman
Replace gas-powered cars with electric vehicles Need to increase production of electricity Prefer nonpolluting sources ◦ Solar ◦ Wind ◦ Hydro ◦ Nuclear 2Presented by: Toretha Norman
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Regional Source Energy from Petroleum (Terawatthours) North America2,474 South America906 Mideast1,222 North Africa421 Sub-Saharan Africa1,019 Asia294 Click here for more information 4Presented by: Toretha Norman
Need to create 1,222 TwH of energy to replace Mideast oil Source Energy Currently Generated (/TwH) Multiple of Installed Capacity Needed Wind and Solar9612.8x Hydro2894.2x Nuclear7871.5x 5Presented by: Toretha Norman
Best sites in oceans or Great Lakers Wind / Solar Need sunny locations Most effective sites already in use Hydro Many existing sites have room for a second plant Fuel-recycling and waste-disposal issues Nuclear 6Presented by: Toretha Norman