Location of the Azores

The Azores is an archipelago located in the north of the Atlantic ocean.

There are nine volcanic islands divided by three groups: The Western group, the Central group and the Eastern group.

Renewable Sources of Energy in the Azores

Wind Energy

What is the Wind Energy?

-Wind Energy is the transformation of the wind into useful energy.

-It can be produced in any region of the planet.

Positive aspects of Wind Energy:

-It is a clean energy;

-Does not produce greenhouse gases (GEE);

-It has no negative environmental impact.

''Serra do Cume'' is a good example of Wind Energy in the Azores, more specifically in Terceira island.

Hydro Energy

What is Hydro Energy?

Hydro Energy plant is the use of water courses to produce energy.

An example of a Hydro Energy plant in Flores Island.

Geothermal Energy

What is Geothermal Energy?

Geothermal Energy is obtained by using the heat of interior of the earth.

The heat is obtained from holes, at least, 150 meters deep.