Comparison of Energy Resources

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gcse Physics (Generating Electricity) Note on Comparison of Energy Resources, created by darkangelforgiven on 23/10/2013.
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Because coal and oil are running out, many old coal and oil-fired power stations are being taken out of use. Often they're being replaced by gas-fired power stations because they're quick to set up, there's still quite a lot of gas left and gas doesn't pollute as badly as coal and oil. But gas is not the only option.When looking a the options for a new power station, there are several factors to consider: How much it costs to set up and run. How long it takes to build. How much power it can generate. And plenty more. There are trickier factors like damage to the environment and impact on local communities.And because these are very contentious issues, getting permission to build certain types of power station can be a lon

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