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Alternative Energy Resources (Solar (Most available renewable energy…
Alternative Energy Resources
Geothermal
Use water and steam to extract heat from earths core
Cost
Upfront Cost is more expensive because of testing and ground analysis but it is an efficient source of energy if it can be used
Most effective in areas of active volcanic activity
Deplete the water table
Wind :
Different Speeds due to Location,
Season,and the surrounding structures
Power generated from moving wind :
Clean energy,NO. CO2 emission
Turbines converts the wind (wind mills)
Kinetic Energy
Clean energy not bad for the environment
Not always blowing
Cost more than traditional energy sources
Noise,birds,land availability are disadvantages
Solar
Sometimes not available ie,might time,winter,etc
Most available renewable energy
Thermal Energy
Thermal Energy from the sun
Solar Pv panels convert light to electrical energy
Converts light energy into electrical. Energy
Biomass
Renewable
Made from organic matter like plants trees waste
Used for fuels or bio-oils
Uses anaerobic digestión to breakdown organic matter into fuels and power sources
Hydroelectricity
kinetic energy converted to electrical not fully clear,creates CO2
people may have to move from rivers ride homes
Negative impact on fish habitat
Power from moving water
Produced using turbines and generators
Helps with flood control and water supply
cost competitive
Reliable
Dams and Run of River
Dams have more controlled energy production