AI Made

• What makes renewable energy sustainable?

  It comes from inexhaustible sources.
• Why is renewable energy considered clean?

  It does not pollute the environment.
• What is a key benefit of many renewable energy forms?

  They do not emit greenhouse gases.
• How reliable is renewable energy for the long-term?

  It can be relied on for the long-term.
• What are the main types of renewable energy sources?

  • Biomass / Biofuels
  • Geothermal
  • Solar Power
  • Hydropower
  • Ocean
  • Wind Power
• What is a disadvantage of renewable energy sources?

  They can be inefficient (only 30% efficiency).
• What harmful byproduct can biomass energy release?

  Harmful solid carbon particles.
• What is biomass energy derived from?

  • Biological material from living organisms
  • Energy is released by combustion (burning)
• How does biomass energy compare to fossil fuels in terms of pollution?

  It produces less pollution than fossil fuels.
• What is a key advantage of biomass energy?

  It does not cause acid rain.
• Name two notable biomass power plants in the Philippines.

  Samal and San Jose Biomass Power Plants.
• What is the capacity of the Samal Biomass Power Plant?

  12.5 MW.
• What agricultural waste does the Samal Biomass Power Plant use?

  Rice husks.
• How much CO2 does the Samal Biomass Power Plant offset?

  38,652 tonnes.
• What is the capacity of the San Carlos BioPower plant?

  20 MW.
• What type of waste does the Kabankalan Biomass Power Plant use?

  Byproducts from a local sugar mill.
• What is a disadvantage of geothermal energy?

  Limited locations for power stations.
• What can be released from geothermal energy sources?

  Harmful gases and minerals.
• What is geothermal energy derived from?

  • Hot rocks underground
  • Water is pumped through these rocks to warm up
• What is a key advantage of geothermal energy?

  It does not produce greenhouse gases.
• What is the capacity of the Makban Geothermal Power Plant?

  458 MW.
• Where is the Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant located?

  Albay province.
• What is the capacity of the Bacon-Manito Geothermal Power Plant?

  150 MW.
• What is a disadvantage of solar power?

  Solar panels are expensive.
• What happens to solar energy when it is cloudy or at night?

  There is not enough light.
• What is solar power derived from?

  • Energy from the Sun
  • Solar panels transfer energy to heat water
• What is a key advantage of solar power?

  The energy from the Sun is free.
• What is the capacity of the Solar Philippines Concepcion Solar PV Park?

  150 MW.
• Who developed the Cadiz Solar PV Park?

  Helios Solar Energy.
• When was the Alaminos Solar PV Park commissioned?

  2021.
• What is a disadvantage of hydropower?

  The dam is expensive to build.
• What happens when a dam is built for hydropower?

  The nearby area may be flooded.
• What is hydropower derived from?

  • Flowing water turns a turbine
  • Generates electricity
• What is a key advantage of hydropower?

  No greenhouse gases are produced.
• What is a disadvantage of wave power?

  Small waves generate small amounts of electricity.
• How does wave power generate electricity?

  Waves force air in and out of a chamber.
• What is wave power derived from?

  • Waves force air to turn a turbine
  • Generates electricity
• Where will the first tidal power generation plant in Southeast Asia be built?

  Capul in Northern Samar.
• What technology will be used in the tidal power project?

  HydroWing tidal stream technology.
• What is a disadvantage of wind power?

  Lots of wind turbines are needed.