factors to consider

• why should designers consider the portability of a power source when choosing energy sources to make products & power systems?

  remote working requires access to devices with a power source that doesn't need to be plugged into mains electricity
• why should designers consider the power output when choosing energy sources to make products & power systems?


  generators output may vary, electricity supply must be capable of delivering the required power
• what should designers consider about the environmental impact when choosing energy sources to make products & power systems?

  • active- fossil fuel emissions
  • active- destruction of habitat
  • passive- noise & visual pollution
• why should designers consider the circuit/system connections when choosing energy sources to make products & power systems?


  how the circuit/system is connected needs to be considered e.g. plugs, connectors, battery
• why should designers consider the cost when choosing energy sources to make products & power systems?


  running costs of the product