Energy nation
Topics
Electricity
We all use electricity, all of the time. Try these activities to find out how it is created and used.
The generation game
Discover how different sources of energy make electricity.
Start The generation game activityThe control panel
It is your job to make sure the UK gets all the electricity it needs, while keeping carbon dioxide emissions low.
Start The control panel activityCarbon emissions and you
Help a very wasteful family to save electricity - small changes make big differences.
Start Carbon emissions and you activityTackling the country’s carbon emissions
It is your job to decide where to build a wind farm. Can you choose the best place to create the most energy?
Start Tackling the country’s carbon emissions activityThe power generator
The proposed wind farm on North Hill will create enough energy to power 7,800 homes. Consider both sides of the argument.
Start The power generator activityThe homeowner
See how electricity gets to the power station to you, and find out about charging schemes electricity suppliers use.
Start The homeowner activity