Welcome
Welcome to Power My Postcode
Power My Postcode helps you learn about energy production in the UK.
Use the Discover section to enter your postcode and find out how much of your local area a fuel source can power. You can also learn about your area's energy usage.
Use the Create section to create your own power grid and see how many homes you can power.
To discuss any of the topics raised here, leave a comment on OpenLearn.
Credits: Data taken from the Department of Energy and Climate Change and the Guardian datablog.
MLSOA areas do not correspond exactly with postcodes. For more information see Postcode Maps and the Office of National Statistics' explanation of Super Output Areas
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Enter new postcode
Place a power station in your own back garden by entering your postcode and choosing the type and quantity, to see how much of your local area would be powered.
Create your own power grid
See how many homes you can power and over what land area.
Place the following on the map of the UK
Solar farm 100 x
Hydroelectric power station 100 x
Wind farm 3 x
Fossil fuel power station 1 x
Nuclear power station
Congratulations!
You powered
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