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We’ve been finding out a lot about pylons – and now it’s over to YOU!We want you to imagine and design a pylon of the future. Your designs could potentially influence how the UK approaches its energy infrastructure in the years to come!
With growing reliance on green energy that don’t release harmful gases into the atmosphere, many more Pylons are needed to connect these new supplies with where we live and today Marina and Map App look at how they're becoming more sustainable
The British weather can be very varied And to withstand the weather – whatever it is, pylons need to be strong – very strong! Today Marina and Map App take a look at what is used to make them and how they're constructed.
One of the most striking features of a Pylon is the way it looks and if it blends into its surroundings! Today Marina and Map App take a dive into how they're designed
Pylons – those tall metal structures that we see across the country - are vital in helping move electricity around but today Marina and Map App teach us that some of it requires to be sent underground and how this is done?
Have you ever thought about how the electricity we use every day gets to our homes, schools and places of work? Marina and her trusty friend Map App dive into the seriously cool technology needed.
Marina Ventura asked for your ideas about how we could save energy around our homes and neighbourhoods with new, efficient sources of energy. From colour changing paint to farting dogs, you had some super creative suggestions to help make a greener world!
Marina Ventura is out on a new adventure exploring energy! In this episode we learn all about what it is, how it works and why we use it!
In this episode Marina and her trusty sidekick Map App are exploring the future of electricity and how we might see electricity being made and used in years to come!
Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App explore how electricity is moved from place to place.
Where does our electricity get made and transmitted to our homes? Map App and Marina Ventura explore the Electricity National Control Centre in todays episode!
How can we make sure the electricity grid stays safe to use for years to come? Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App explore how we look after the electricity grid.
