What Are Issues With Renewable Energy?

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Table Of Contents
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Why aren't we using 100% renewable energy?
0:45 - Interruption #1
1:23 - Definition for: Capacity Credit
2:45 - Will our CO2 emissions always be high?
3:38 - Interruption #2
4:33 - Why isn't the US & other countries building more hydroelectric & geothermal power plants?
4:58 - Definition for: Turbine
5:48 - Interruption #3
7:48 - Kyle answering "Why haven't we converted more Unpowered Dams?"
8:14 - Interruption #4
9:07 - Kyle answering "How does power get to my home from a distant plant?"
10:44 - What would a 100% USA look like?
10:55 - Kyle answering "What would a 100% USA look like?"
13:10 - Exploring other energy sources
14:11 - Conclusion
15:03 - Ending
15:49 - Intrigue

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Sources
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Cities: Skylines - http://www.citiesskylines.com/
Capacity credit of 24% & more - http://www.ewea.org/wind-energy-basics/faq/
24%+ Capacity Credit - http://cleantechnica.com/2012/07/27/wind-turbine-net-capacity-factor-50-the-new-normal/
Renewable Energy in the US - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_the_United_States
Renewable Energy in Denmark -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wind_power_in_Denmark#Capacities_and_production
Costa Rica Renewables - http://www.vox.com/2016/9/8/12847160/costa-rica-renewable-electricity
2012 Department of Energy Report - http://nhaap.ornl.gov/sites/default/files/NHAAP_NPD_FY11_Final_Report.pdf
Longest Powerline in the world - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Madeira_HVDC_system
China revisiting the moon - http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/197784-china-is-going-to-mine-the-moon-for-helium-3-fusion-fuel
Algae Biofuel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5laQZbJ2mg
Intrigue - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4FDngunNps

Mentions
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How do hydroelectric dams work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnPEtwQtmGQ
How do geothermal power plants work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCRDf7QxjDk
Inside Energy YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA9sUzynPM-tTqtK3tuEAsw

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Clean Soul - Kevin MacLeod
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The Dream - Project 5am
Just Wait - Jabril Ashe

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