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What is wind power?

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Generator inside each turbine
Initial high costs lower over time
Spoil views
Only work in wind

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What is solar energy?

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Used in remote places, 
No pollution
Initial high costs lower running costs
Small scale 
Sunny countries 
Can’t use at night or no sun
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What is hydroelectricity energy?

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Water through a turbine
Big environmental impact
Big advantage respond
High initial costs minimal running costs

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What is tidal barrage energy?

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Big dams across estuaries with turbines
No pollution
Reliable
Initial high costs lower over time

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