GEO3510 Renewable Energy Sources
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What are the different types of renewable energy?
Geothermal
Hydroelectric
Biomass
Wind
Solar
Tidal
What are the different types of alternative non-renewable energy?
Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Fusion
What is hydroelectric power?
The use of impounded water to drive turbines and generate electricity
Where is hydroelectricity useful?
In regions with abundant streams and high topographic relief
What are the advantages of hydroelectricity?
Widely used
Very low emissions
High initial but low continuing cost
What are the pros of geothermal energy?
Low cost energy generation
Low impact atmospheric emissions
What are the cons of geothermal energy?
Limited availability
Environmental ability
Limited capacity
How are biofuels used for energy?
Either through the burning of waste material or through the distillation of diesel or alcohol from plant wastes
What are the sources of biofuel production?
Corn plants
Sugar cane
Grain wastes
Landfill gas
What crops are burnt for fuel?
Corn
Wheat
Rapeseed, and more
What are advantages of using biofuel?
Reduce demand for fossil fuels
No net CO2 emission from burning
Domestic production reduced energy imports
What are the disadvantages of using biofuel?
Hidden costs like energy for farming and fertilization
Land use for crops displaces natural habitat
Increased mining and pesticide use
What are the pros of wind power?
Low emissions
Low ongoing cost
Small footprint of generating facilities
What are the cons of wind power?
Impact on migrating birds
Efficiency problems with generators
What are the different types of electric power generation of solar energy?
Concentrated solar power
Photovoltaic, for utility and user scale
Concentrated photovoltaic
How else can solar energy be used?
Passive or solar-thermal energy
What are the pros of solar energy?
Low emissions
Energy available in many areas
Use as heat is efficient
What are the cons of solar energy?
Diffuse, must be concentrated to be useful
Not available everywhere or at all times