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A town’s energy mix
Age 18 · Daily Life
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A town’s electricity rarely comes from a single source. Nuclear, hydro, wind and solar plants feed the same grid, so each one’s strengths cover the others' weaknesses.
In the picture
- Nuclear plant: steady, low-carbon power around the clock
- Hydroelectric dam: stored water that can be released on demand
- Wind turbines: clean power that varies with the weather
- Solar panels: daytime power that stops at night
Examples
- On a calm evening, hydro and nuclear supply the town while wind output drops.
- On a sunny, windy afternoon, solar and wind cover much of the demand and the dam saves its water.
Key takeaways
- Mixing sources makes electricity supply more reliable and less dependent on one fuel or weather condition.
- Each source has different strengths: some are steady, others vary or can be stored.
Quiz: A town’s energy mix (Age 18)
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Why does a town get its electricity from several sources instead of just one?
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Which source can be called on whenever needed because its energy is stored?
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Which source provides steady, low-carbon power around the clock?
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