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Alternative energy sources (Hydroelectricity (Power from moving water,…
Alternative energy sources
Hydroelectricity
Power from
moving water
Produced using turbines and generators
There are dams and run of river
Dams have more
controlled energy production
Hydro power is
the most used by and for energy production
Cost competitive
Reliable
Most used
for public energy production
Negative impact on fish habitats
Not fully clean energy
Geothermal
No harmful smoke
Plants grow bigger because of the nutritious water
More electricity
More natural heat
Some smelly smoke
If water that has been tainted with electricity
leeks into a pond duck and fish will die
Biomass
Carbon neutral
Fuel price doesn’t increase
Lower running costs than lpg and oil
Can be used in any property
Have to order fuel
You have to have space for the boiler and the fuel
Price of installation is expensive
Wind
Clean energy
no co2 emission
Power generated
from moving wind
Cost more than traditional
energy sources
Different speeds due to location
season and surrounding structures
Noise birds land
availability are
disadvantages
Cost is decreasing
Solar
Most available renewable energy
Thermal energy from the sun
Clean energy
not bad for environment
Sometimes not available
ie, night, winter, etc
Solar PV panels convert
light to electrical energy
COST??????