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HEP
• Location:– mountainous &
wet areas
• Advantages:– low running
cost– cheap
electricity– limited
pollution
• Disadvantages:– high construction cost– disturbs ecosystems & destroys
farmland– unreliable electricity supply
HEP
WIND
• Location:– windy areas
• Advantages:– pollution-free– low running cost
• Disadvantages:– high construction cost– spoils natural beauty– cannot be built in densely populated areas– restricted to windy areas
SOLAR ENERGY
• Location:– areas with much sunshine
• Advantages:– solar panels are cheap– low running cost
• Disadvantages:– high construction cost– restricted to sunny areas
TIDAL
• Location:– coastal areas– large tidal range
• Advantages:– abundant in coastal areas
• Disadvantages:– affects water transport– restricted to coastal areas
GEOTHERMAL
• Location:– volcanic regions
• Advantages:– low running cost
• Disadvantages:– restricted to volcanic areas
THINKS ABOUT:
Do we have a free choice in selecting different power resources?
What should be considered in making the decision?
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