Investment costs of various electric power generation plants
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A table compares the investment costs of electric power generation plants for fossil and renewable energy sources as well as nuclear power.
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Last update:
2018-07-13
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Description:
In the comparison of the investment costs of various electric power generation plants, renewable sources of power generation perform relatively poorly.
Information and ideas:
In addition to this table, it is recommended that the students look at the comparison of power generation costs in the “Comparison of electricity production costs from fossil and renewable energy sources” information sheet. That information sheet shows that renewable electricity is now cost-efficient.
The students could discuss why there is still opposition to changes that would have lasting benefits for the climate, environment, economy, and each and every person.
Information and ideas:
In addition to this table, it is recommended that the students look at the comparison of power generation costs in the “Comparison of electricity production costs from fossil and renewable energy sources” information sheet. That information sheet shows that renewable electricity is now cost-efficient.
The students could discuss why there is still opposition to changes that would have lasting benefits for the climate, environment, economy, and each and every person.
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Learning resource type:
Information sheet
Subjects:
Business education; Geography; Technology
Grade levels:
Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
School types:
Middle/high school; Vocational training
Keywords:
Ecology; Energy; Environment (general); Environmental protection; Nuclear power plant; Power generation; Renewable energy; Technology
Bibliography:
Siemens Stiftung Media Portal
Author:
MediaHouse GmbH
Rights holder:
© Siemens Stiftung 2017