1. Technology and Energy: Microgeneration
By the end of this lesson you will:
Be aware of some of the ways in which technology can be used to address climate change though energy generation.
Understand the benefits and costs of using Microgeneration and MicroCHP to effectively meet energy needs.
Begin to consider the sustainability of technology.

2. Discussion of Homework Essay Plan:
‘Large-scale top-down megaprojects like the Three Gorges Dam project will always provide more benefits than local bottom-up projects such as Pumpkin tanks.’
To what extent is this a valid view? (15 marks)
TOP-DOWN
BOTTOM-UP

3. Recap: What is Geoengineering?
Can technology solve climate change through Geoengineering? Why/why not?
What is the danger in relying on a technological fix to climate change rather than an attitudinal fix?
Is Terraforming (colonising another planet) the ultimate long term technofix?

4. Microgeneration of Energy: A viable Technofix?
Its clear that we need to mitigate emissions of CO2 fairly urgently if we are to slow climate change.
If geoengineering is not currently viable, then we need to consider renewable power and more flexible solutions such as Micro-Combined Heat and Power.
Microgeneration may well offer a great deal of benefits and a solution to the difficulties of finding large sites for wind/solar farms etc.

5. Microgeneration of Energy: A viable Technofix?
TASK:
Using the textbook (pages 196/197) and the provided weblinks (see ), complete the provided case study sheet (see ).
You are investigating the potential of renewable microgeneration and micro-combined heat and power as options for reducing emissions and reducing climate change.
Include FACTS and DETAIL in support.

6. Microgeneration of Energy: A viable Technofix?
Strengths of
Microgeneration
(and micro CHP)
Weaknesses of

7. Independent Study
Complete any outstanding tasks from the sheet by next week.
Look out for news stories about technology and print them out/bring them in.
Update your glossary sheet.
Any outstanding homework pieces need to be in ASAP the exam is FAST approaching.