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Energy issues factors to consider
Solar energy Cons
The initial cost is high
Solar is weather dependant
Uses a lot of space
Low efficiency rating
Wind energy Cons
Weather dependant
Can't have too much wind otherwise the motor would burn out.
Very expensive
Post a threat to wildlife
They are noisy
Create visual pollution
They are big and would take up loads of land.
Geothermal Cons
The release of Hydrogen sulfide
It smells bad
Sustainability issues
Location dependant
Construction can affect stability of land
Disposal of geothermal fluids
Hydro energy Cons
Water dependant
Expensive
Limited reservoirs
Damming water
Limited places
Gas emissions
Hydro energy pros
Renewable energy source
Recreational opportunities
Reliable
Flexible
Can meet peak electricity demand
Wind energy Pros
creates jobs
clean energy
domestic source of energy
sustainable
unlimited free energy
Solar energy Pros
renewable
free energy
reduces electricity bill
low maintenance
new inventions make them not ugly
Geothermal Pros
huge potential
reliable
no fuel required
rapid evolution
Website links for hydro energy
https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/renewable-energy/electricity/hydro
https://www.goodenergy.co.uk/how-does-hydroelectricity-work/
wind energy websites
https://www.energy.gov/eere/wind/advantages-and-challenges-wind-energy
https://openei.org/wiki/Wind_energy
solar energy websites
https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/renewable-energy/electricity/solar-panels
https://www.seia.org/initiatives/about-solar-energy
geothermal energy websites
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/geothermal-energy/
https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog/2014/04/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-geothermal-energy
