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Sciencey: Five things you should know about renewable energy

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Sciencey: Five things you should know about renewable energy

SUBJECTS:  Economics, Science

YEARS:  7–8, 9–10


Check out how we make electricity, the different renewable energy sources we have developed and how batteries work.

Then, find out about hydro-electricity and why Australia could one day be the world's biggest exporter of renewable energy.

Lastly, discover virtual power plants. Why is it important to focus on renewable energy, rather than non-renewable sources?



Date of broadcast: 19 Aug 2020


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