Renewable Energy Resources
Chapter 5- Section 2
Advantages & disadvanages
solar energy
solar energy is radiant light and heat from the sun
Advantage
- noise free
Disadvantage
- high initial investment
Hydroelectric energy
Hydroelectric energy is the ability to do work or its power.
Advantage
- is a renewable source
Disadvantage
- requires maintenance
Geothermal energy
geothermal energy is the heat from the earth
Advantage
- very dependable
- It is very expensive to make the power plant
biomass energy
biomass energy refers to plants or plant-based materials, can use direct via combustion or indirect after converting.
Advantage
- low impact
- Takes a long time
wind energy
wind energy is a device that converts kinetic energy
Advantage
- pollution-free
Disadvantage
- makes lots of noise