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Our natural resources are coming under increasing pressure with the need…
Our natural resources are coming under increasing pressure with the need for energy production. What
approach can be taken to tackle this global issue?
Solar
Strengths - Free Energy, Reduced Cost, Stable Cost
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Wind
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Weaknesses - Noisy and not aesthetically pleasing, Requires remote areas
Opportunities - Much wind out at sea, coastal locations are remote and have strong winds
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Tidal
Strengths - Very predictable, Cheap maintenance, Reliable
Weaknesses - Can effect the ecosystem, Expensive installation, Energy output sometimes doesn't match demand
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Geo-Thermal
Strengths - Always Available, Low maintenance, Silent
Weaknesses - Location restricted, Some emissions but lower then FF
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Hydropower
Strengths - Flood control, Clean water, Irrigation support, Can begin energy generation instantly, Affordable, Enormous energy
Weaknesses - Major environmental impact, Displaces people, Relocates the water from dam to downstream source
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Threats - Dam failure can be fatal and destructive, Droughts can make hydropower ineffective
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