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Energy Resources

An energy resource (sometimes called an energy source) is a natural system (such as a waterfall) or store of energy (such as fuel) that we can use to make electricity.

Why make electricity? Because it is so convenient and versaltie!

Electricity - a versatile energy source for the modern world

The most versatile form of energy is electricity.

We have devised many gadgets and machines that run on electrical power to do useful work for us and we also have developed many that simply amuse and entertain us.

They are designed to take in electrical energy and turn it into other forms (see energy types) - forms that we need!

It works so well to satisfy our need for help in performing tasks that our lives would be very different without it.

Ask an elderly relative what life was like without electricity and/or imagine what it would be like if suddenly we all had no electrical power. Life would be much harder - and a lot less fun!

Unfortunately the only natural source of electricity that is concentrated enough for us to use is lightning - and that is too concentrated! We therefore have to make electricity from other sources. We mainly do this in electrical power stations and transfer the electricity to our homes via a national electrical grid system.

 

Renewable and non-renewable energy resources - click here

Table of energy resources, their origins and links to individual resource pages - click here