fuel types
nuclear Powers
advantages
disadvantages
plentiful supply in some location, excration provides jobs and existing technology: the fuel is availabe
carbon dioxide and toxic gases when burnt, exctration causes damage to local area and limited supply: prices will rise as the supplistes get smaller.
hydroelectric power
advantages
disadvantages
building of dams impact the natural flow of water. villages and ecosystems may be destroyed when dams and reservoirs are built
does not produce carbon dioxide and water can be reused for other purposes
tidal power
disadvantages
advantages
does not produce carbon dioxide and tidal movements not dependent on weather conditions
limited to especific coastal areas and impacts on the tourist industry and local fishers
wave power
advantages
disadvantages
limited to specific areas and currently not very efficient.
does not produce carbon dioxide and is a renewable source of power
solar power
advantages
disadvantages
does not produce carbon dioxide, sunlight is not a limited recources
only efficient under certain weather conditions and generations only occurs in daylight hours
wind power
disadvantages
advantages
not all location are suitable, visual impact and uses a large area
does not produce carbon dioxide and uses and renewable source