Strategies to increase energy supply: oil/gas exploration, nuclear power, renewables
Countries can boost their energy supply in three main ways. They can drill for more oil and gas, build nuclear power stations, or expand renewable sources like wind and solar.
Real World
France generates around 70% of its electricity from nuclear power, keeping consumer energy prices among the lowest in Europe, while simultaneously investing in offshore wind farms off Normandy to diversify its supply mix.
Exam Focus
For 'evaluate' questions, compare strategies against criteria such as cost, speed of deployment, and carbon output — avoid treating all strategies as equally valid.
Essay Framework
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