issues with renewable energy sources

Question 1

solar power issues

Answer 1

• can be used for micro regeneration

- needs a high % of sun days

Question 2

wind power issues

Answer 2

• noisy
• eyesore
• can be used for micro regeneration

Question 3

biomass issues

Answer 3

• can use agricultural waste and anyone can grow it
• not controlled by the weather
• takes over land for growing food crops, leading to famine

Question 4

tidal issues

Answer 4

• may damage estuarine ecosystems and can cause silting
• not controlled by the weather
• 100% natural
• needs a deep water coast

Question 5

geothermal hot springs issues

Answer 5

• tectonically active area
• 100% natural
• heat source needs to be near the surface
• not controlled by the weather

Question 6

wave energy

Answer 6

• depends upon type and frequency of waves

- needs a deep water coast