Renewable Energy

Renewable
energy
sources
Irene Fuentes Postigo
Definition of renewable
energy
It is energy that is generated from natural resources
such as wind, sunlight, rain, tides and geothermal
heat.
Those are all renewable (naturally replenished). This energy cannot

be exhausted and is constantly renewed
There are 6 different types: hydropower, solar or photovoltaic

energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, tidal energy and
biomass.
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Hydropower
Cons:
Hydroelectric plants 1. It can alter natural
use the force of water conditions.
stored in reservoirs to 2. Possibility of habitat
generate electricity. destruction.
The leading country 3. Water quality worsens.
for hydropower is 4. People need to
China with 856.4 relocate
billion kilowatt hours 5. Too many people
a year. depend on one power
supplier.
6. Future war for water is
Pros: probable.
1. Creates jobs.
7. Its at risk of droughts.
2. Domestic power
8. Expensive and
source .
dangerous.
3. reliable.
9. Greenhouse gas
emission and global
warming.
photovoltaic
energy
The sun emits a large amount of radiation that is
inexhaustible, non-polluting and can be harnessed easily
to produce electricity and heat. The best way to harness
this energy is through photovoltaic solar panels.
Germany is the country that produces the most solar
energy with 38.2 gigawatts an hour.
Pros: cons:
1. It can reduce 1. The intensity of
electricity bills. the intensity of
2. Its low the sun's rays
maintenance varies throughout
and it has a the world.
long lifespan. 2. Its expensive.
3. It has several 3. Not every home
storage has the qualities
4 options. to use this
Wind
energy
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This is obtained by harnessing the forced of the wind
and using to produce electricity. It is a non-polluting
energy. The countries who is the biggest wind energy
producer is china with 7,965MW.
Cons:
1. It causes noise and
visual pollution.
2. The production of
energy is irregular
Pros: since the force and the
1. It has a frequency of the wind
reasonable price. are variable.
2. It creates jobs. 3. They have an
3. Landscapes are environmental impact
5 easy to build on. like bird slaughter.
Geothermal
energy
This type of energy uses the heats from inside the
earth (to produce electricity) especially in areas with
intense volcanic activity. The country that uses the
most geothermal energy is the U.S. with 3,639MW.
Pros : Cons :
1. It is good for the 1. There is a possibility of
environment. depletion of geothermal
2. It is very reliable. sources.
3. It is highly efficient. 2. There are environmental
4. It takes little to no concerns about greenhouse
geothermal system emissions.
maintenance. 3. A geothermal system takes
high investment.
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Tidal
energy
This uses the movement of seawater
caused by tides, waves and currents.
This type of energy production is not
very common. 20% of china's energy is
made up of tidal energy since 2020.
Pros: Cons:
1. It creates no noise 1. It may affect aquatic
pollution. ecosystems.
2. It doesn't release 2. There is a lack of supply for the
greenhouse gases. specific demands of tidal
3. It is independent of energy.
weather changes. 3. It costs a lot and the
4. It is highly efficient, has a installations required for it to
large energy output and a work are not very practical.
long lifespan. 4. Changes in current can have an
affect and it isn't even fully
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Biomass
It is a source of energy produced by organic matter. There are
different types: biomass, biogas & biofuel. Biofuels have also
become a point of contention for conversation groups that argue
that the crops would be put to better use as a source of food rather
than fuel. 75% of Kenya's energy comes from biomass energy.
Pros :
1. Uses waste
reproduction.
2. Reliability.
Cons :
1. High costs.
2. Requires a lot of space.
3. It can cause an
environmental impact like
deforesting.
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Reflection
From what i have learnt, I can
say that Renewable energy isn’t
everything it’s made out to be.
Sure it might pollute less than
non-renewable energy, but it has
other significant negative
impacts on the environment.
However, it is a step closer
towards a 100% eco friendly
9 solution.
Almost 28%
Of the earth's energy is renewable.
In 2019 it was 26%
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There are 6 different types: hydropower, solar or photovoltaic

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