Energy economics

The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering L2: Energy Challenge Faculty of Engineering CCST9016 Energy: Its Evolution and Environmental Impacts Dr. Match Wai Lun Ko Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Hong Kong [email protected] 1 The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering Energy Sources Non-renewable energy Nuclear Fossil Fuel Renewable Energy Wind HydraulicSolar Biomass Geothermal Atomic Energy Chemical Energy ? Mechanical Energy Electrical Energy 2 https://www.smartgrid.gov/the_smart_grid/renewable_energy.html Energy Conversion The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering PART A: Challenge Energy flow 3 The University of Hong Kong - Faculty of Engineering Electricity generation Transportation

Tutorial Discussion Notesheet Student Name: KEUNG Ying Chun Michael Student UID: 3035276294 Type your notes in this box. This box must be no more than half an A4 page. Do not use full sentences in your notes. Last semester, quite a few students were penalized for reading sentences straight from their notesheet. Use point form, Times New Roman font 12, single spacing. Stance: Government should use nuclear energy, but not as a primary source of energy Pros: High effectiveness in generating energy Effective saving of 24 tons CO2 annually Large global contributor to low-carbon electricity No constraints like population density, scarce land 2nd Trainer 2010 Honget al. Those cons restricts exp No pollution 2. US: 69% carbon-free generation by NE Cons: Concern of abuse