2. Australian Renewable Energy Agency is an Australian government site with good, simple information about the common renewable energy types. It covers bioenergy, geothermal, ocean, wind, solar, hydro and hybrid power. The information is straight forward although there are no diagrams. This information is highly relevant because it explains what energies are being used in Australia. http://www.arena.gov.au/renewable/index.html
3. Energy kids U.S. energy information administration. This site has a good depth of information with some useful graphics. It covers the basics on how each energy type works and where it is used in the US. http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=2
4. Renewable energy animations- this site has some simple animations to help you understand the basic types of renewable energy. http://teamipc.com/showcase/comedflash.php
6. Oresomeresources- A must-see site where you can click on the energy landscape to find the information you need. This site is the Queensland resources council site.
Useful library books 1. Our energy future edited by Justin Healy (2009). This is an up-to-date book relating to energy consumption in Australia. It summarises the advantages and disadvantages of different energy sources as well as detailing several renewable energy types. At the back there are links to useful websites.
2. Fossil Fuels edited by Justin Healy (2013) This book is a compilation of useful facts and statistics about Australia's energy use. Renewable and non-renewable energy resources and production in the Australian context, including the role of the controversial coal seam gas.
3. Nuclear Energy Debate edited by Justin Healy (2012) This volume gives an overview of global nuclear energy use and production and presents the pros and cons of Australia's involvement in the industry. There is a comparison of nuclear energy with other sources of energy. This is an up-to-date and reliable source of information.
4. Future Energy- Solar Power by Julie Richards (2003) This book is part of a series on different energy sources. It has good, basic information on how the technology works, including the advantages and disadvantages. It is full of photographs and diagrams. It is a good place to start your research.
5. Future Energy- Geothermal and Bio-energy by Julie Richards (2003) This book is part of a series on different energy sources. It has good, basic information on how the technology works, including the advantages and disadvantages. It is full of photographs and diagrams. It is a good place to start your research.
6. Future Energy- Wind Power by Julie Richards (2003) This book is part of a series on different energy sources. It has good, basic information on how the technology works, including the advantages and disadvantages. It is full of photographs and diagrams. It is a good place to start your research.
7. Future Energy- Water Power by Julie Richards (2003) This book is part of a series on different energy sources. It has good, basic information on how the technology works, including the advantages and disadvantages. It is full of photographs and diagrams. It is a good place to start your research.
8. Future Energy- Fossil fuels by Julie Richards (2003) This book is part of a series on different energy sources. It has good, basic information on how the technology works, including the advantages and disadvantages. It is full of photographs and diagrams. It is a good place to start your research.
7. Future Energy- Biofuel Power by Chris Hayhurst (2003)
Biofuels include fuels such as ethanol and bio-diesel and bio-gas. This book covers the basics, the history and development, politics and pros and cons of Bioenergy. This is a useful resource that can be suppplemented with more up-to-date sources.
8. Nuclear Energy by Stoyles, Pentland and Demant (2003)
A book about nuclear energy in general with a section on nuclear energy for electricity. It includes a discussion of the issues that are commonly debated.