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Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
They don't damage our planet
These clean energy sources are non-pollutant, and
thay don't contribute to global warming
They're low-maintenance energy sources
They come from natural, abundant resources, the operating costs are generally lower too.
They'll never run out
These are natural energy sources that can be replace themselves,
They're good news for regional areas
As most renewable energy projects are located in regional areas, away from the big cities
Disadvantages
It's hard to produce the same amounts as non-renewable sources.
It can be difficult to generate quantities of electricity that are not enough
Unreliable weather can affect energy supply
As renewable energy often relies on certain weather conditions
Examples
Wind turbines need wind to turn their blades
Solar panels need clear skies and sunshine to get the heat needed to generate electricity
Hydro generators need enough rain to fill themselves
what we can and should do about the problems of renewable energy ?
Building more energy facilities can help meet our energy demands too.
Having a balance of lots of different power sources is a good solution to our energy problems.
Meanings
Renewable energy
is any natural resource that can replace itself quickly and dependably
Non-renewable energy
is a source of energy that will eventually run out