Comparison of energy sources Flashcards
What are the 6 main factors you could consider when comparing energy sources
Set up time/Decommissioning time Set up costs Reliability issues Running/fuel costs Environmental issues Location issues
What is happening to Coal and Oil powered stations and why
Being taken out
Coal and Oil are running out
What are coal and oil power stations being replaced with and why
Gas-fired stations
Quick to set up
What is the best power station when considering costs
renewable
Why is renewable the best when considering costs
Lowest costs
No fuel
What types of power sources are best for reliability issues
Non-renewables
Why are renewable energy sources not very good for reliability
Some depend on the weather
What types of power stations are more expensive and why
Renewables as they need bigger power stations which means they’re more expensive
What is specific about Nuclear reactors and Hydroelectric power
Need huge amounts of engineering which comes at a large cost
What affects set up/decommissioning time
Size and complexity of the power station
What is Location issues
Whether the station can be built anywhere or in a specific place
What types of environmental issues may they cause (6)
Using resources Atmospheric pollution Visual pollution Disruption of habitat Noise pollution Risks (mainly nuclear)
