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E-LEARNING MODULES AND LEARNING GUIDE FOR TEACHERS
3. Offshore Wind
Offshore wind systems are wind farms constructed in the ocean to harness the energy.
Source:https://www.idom.com/project/saint-brieuc-496-mwe-offshore-wind-farm-on-the-coast-of-
french-brittany/
Hydroelectric energy
General Overview
Hydropower is a traditional and important
source of alternative energy. Hydropower,
also referred to as waterpower, is the
electrical energy generated from falling or
running water. The water flowing into a
hydraulic turbine is channelled to and drive a
hydraulic turbine which drives a generator to
produce electricity. Some Caribbean
countries that are using hydroelectric energy
or hydropower as part of their energy mix are. Source: https://www.wikiwand.com/
Country Size Location
Belize 7 MW Cayo District
Jamaica 6 MW Maggoty
St. Vincent and the Grenadines 5.7 MW Wallilabou and Bucament Rivers
Suriname (Afobaka Hydropower Plant) 180 MW Brokopondo
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