Ashton Island

- Ashton Island is in the Pacific Ocean and many miles from the mainland.

- You are a member of a 20-strong scientific research team which is planning to study this island for the next five years.

- You are the expert given the job of providing all the energy which the team needs.

Ashton Island

The island has:– No oil, coal or natural gas– Hot weather by day but cool nights– Strong winds from the SW– Mountains with fast flowing streams– Forests– Hot springs

Ashton Island

Key

Hot Springs

Land over 200m high

Forest

Streams

Highest point (500m)

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Challenge:

Invent an idea that would provide us with a new form of energy that will not run out and is good for the environment!

How else could we produce energy…?