Tyner Academy

The Alternative Energy course is divided into the following five sections:

Introduction to Alternative Energy

Identifies the need for alternative energy development. Describes the contributions and potential of individual alternative energy sources. Also covers the present U.S. electrical grid and issues affecting specific alternative energy source tie-in and reliability.

Biomass and Biofuels

Defines potential sources of biomass and biofuels and discusses their advantages and disadvantages for energy production.  Discusses the future of biomass as well as biomass energy applications.

Nuclear Power

Describes nuclear power and its sources. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power, the future of nuclear energy, and nuclear power generation.

Solar Power

Describes solar photovoltaic (PV) power and how it is harnessed. Identifies the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy. Discusses the past, present, and future of solar energy, as well as solar PV applications.

Wind Power

Describes wind power and how it is harnessed. Identifies the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy. Discusses the past, present, and future of wind energy, as well as wind energy applications.