Micro-generation Of Electricity

Question 0

What are 3 advantages and 3 disadvantages of micro-generation?

Answer 0

Adv-
Doesn’t produce carbon dioxide so it doesn’t contribute to global warming or the greenhouse effect
Zero fuel costs
High efficiency of generation

Dis adv-
Erratic energy supply
Can’t generate large quantities of electricity in one place
Some people object to wind turbines because they aren’t attractive

Question 1

What is micro-generation?

Answer 1

Generating electricity locally on a small scale

Question 2

Name the advantage and disadvantages of roof-top photovoltaics

Answer 2

Adv-
Provide free electricity during the day
The average system can generate 3 kW of electricity (peak)

Dis adv-
Visual impact on roofs
Need to cover a large area to generate large amounts of electricity

Question 3

Name the advantages and disadvantages of wind turbines

Answer 3

Advantages
Provide free electricity when the wind is blowing
The average system can generate 6 kW of electricity(peak)
Disadvantages
visual impact from the turbine
Cause an impact from the noise of the turbine
Are unsuitable for most locations

Question 4

Name the advantages and disadvantages of micro water turbines

Answer 4

Advantages
Provide free electricity from a small stream or river
The average system can generate 15 kW of electricity(peak)
Disadvantages
Visual impact from the turbine housing
Cause an impact from the noise of the turbine
Need access to a stream or river