Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy

1. Hydroelectric Power

   • Positives
     • Reservoirs can be used for recreation
     • Provide a water supply for local areas
   • Negatives
     • Flooding of land for a reservoir
     • Expensive to build

2. Wind Power

   • Positives
     • Homeowners can have their own "free" energy
     • Quiet and efficient
     • Can be put at sea
   • Negatives
     • Unsightly
     • Need a wind speed of 6m/s

3. Solar Power

   • Positives
     • Homeowners can have their own for "free" energy
     • Can be put on roofs
     • Quiet and efficient
     • No running costs
   • Negatives
     • Unsightly
     • Take up land that can be used for agriculture