Wind, Solar and Geothermal Flashcards

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What are the disadvantages of wind turbines?

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You need a high amount of them, they spoil the view, very noisy, they only transfer energy in certain conditions

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What are the advantages of wind turbines?

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Minimal running costs, no permanent damage to the environment, no fuel costs

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What are the disadvantages of solar energy?

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can’t increase the power output, only transfers energy in the daytime, initial costs are high

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What are the advantages of solar energy?

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very reliable, No pollution, running costs are very low

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What are the advantages of Geothermal Power?

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brilliant reliable free energy, little damage to the environment, can heat buildings directly

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What are the disadvantages of Geothermal Power?

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contains radioactive substances, high cost, very small percentage of locations it can be built

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