Advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy

• What is a common criticism of wind turbines?

  They are considered visually polluting
• What is a disadvantage of wind power installation?

  They are expensive to install
• When are wind turbines most reliable?

  When there is sufficient wind
• How do wind turbines affect wildlife?

  They can particularly affect birds
• What is a key disadvantage of solar energy systems?

  They are expensive to set up
• How does weather affect solar energy productivity?

  It is dependent on sunny weather conditions
• What can homeowners experience when installing solar panels?

  They can find them space-consuming
• What is a challenge associated with storing solar energy?

  It can be difficult and expensive
• What is a disadvantage of tidal power systems?

  They are expensive to set up
• How can tidal systems impact the environment?

  They can damage ecological coastlines
• How long does tidal power generate electricity daily?

  For around 10 hours per day
• What is the efficiency of tidal power compared to other systems?

  It is around 80% efficient
• What does geothermal energy rely on?

  Hot spots with molten rock
• What is a method used to access geothermal energy?

  Drilling into the earth's surface
• What is a risk associated with geothermal energy systems?

  They can trigger earthquakes
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of wind power?

  Advantages:

  • Low environmental impact
  • Renewable energy source

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Visual pollution
  • Expensive installation
  • Wildlife impact
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of solar energy?

  Advantages:

  • Renewable energy source
  • Reduces electricity bills

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Expensive setup
  • Weather dependent
  • Space-consuming
  • Difficult energy storage
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of tidal power?

  Advantages:

  • High efficiency (80%)
  • Predictable energy source

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Expensive setup
  • Ecological damage
  • Limited generation time (10 hours/day)
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy?

  Advantages:

  • Renewable energy source
  • Consistent energy supply

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • High cost
  • Risk of earthquakes
  • Limited to specific locations