Advantages and Disadvantages
to different types of energy
Solar Energy
Advantages
- Renewable
- Electricity
- Water Heating
- Lighting
Disadvantages
- Not usable during the night
- Just over 20% of sun rays are made into electricity
- Solar Panels have to be facing the sun to gather electricity
Wind
Advantages
- Captured easily
- Doesn't pollute
- Saves resources
Disadvantages
- Sound
- Shadow flicker
- Only works when the wind blows
Hydroelectricity
Advantages
- Doesn't use water
- Can be used 24/7, as long as the source doesn't run dry
- Doesn't create any waste byproducts
- Dam can close to conserve energy
Disadvantages
- Expensive to make dams
- Hard to make a profit because of the size
- Floods can cause destruction of land, animals, and people
Geothermal
Advantages
- Saves money
- Reduces reliance on fossil fuels
- Direct use
Disadvantages
- High intallation costs
- Can run out of steam
- May release harmful gases
Biomass
Advantages
- Renewable
- Reduce landfills
- Used to create different products
Disadvantages
- Expensive
- Harmful to the environment
- Consumes more fuel
- Requires a lot of land