Esercizi Interattivi

7. Complete the table with the correct words.

GRID MANAGEMENT
(performed by energy 1. companies)

Problem:
• transmission 2.
Causes:
• resistance
• 3. cables
Solutions:
• more efficient cables
• reduction of 4. distance

Problem:
• 5. conditions
Causes:
• damage to power lines
• higher energy 6.
Solutions:
• 7. sources
• artificial intelligence
• integration with other 8.

THE SMART GRID
(9. energy network)

Advantages:
• real-time information on 10.
• 11.
• flexibility

Instruments:
• 12. meters
• 13. and relays
• integration of 14. sources

8.1 Listen to a recording about energy security and decide if the sentences are true (Vero) or false (Falso).

1. The power grid is a system of energy distribution only.

Vero Falso

2. Energy security ensures that a constant amount of electricity is provided.

Vero Falso

3. Energy security also controls the price of energy.

Vero Falso

4. Diversifying energy sources does not stop the increase of energy prices.

Vero Falso

5. The most vulnerable part of the grid is production.

Vero Falso

6. Extreme weather is one of the biggest risks for the grid.

Vero Falso

7. In 2021, the Texas power grid was knocked out by an exceptional heat wave.

Vero Falso

8. Grids are still not designed to integrate alternative sources of energy.

Vero Falso

8.2 Correct the false sentences from the previous exercise. aperta

9. Indicate what problem of grid management each sentence could solve.

1. Applying artificial intelligence to the grid.
2. Using more efficient cables.
3. Storing energy using back-up sources.
4. Reducing transmission distances.
5. Integrating new power sources into the grid.
6. Preferring small local energy sources. aperta

10.1 Give a definition of power grid. aperta

10.2 Give a definition of peak. aperta

10.3 Give a definition of renewable source. aperta

10.4 Give a definition of failure. aperta

10.5 Give a definition of utility company. aperta

10.6 Give a definition of consumer. aperta

10.7 Give a definition of back-up. aperta

10.8 Give a definition of the verb to adjust. aperta