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Alternative Energy Options. By Courtney Newren. Renewable Energy Sources. WIND. BIOMASS AND HYDROGEN. SOLAR. Hydro-electricity. Hydro-electric Power. PROS. Efficient/inexpensive No pollution Earth’s natural water cycle replenishes the “fuel supply” Convenient. CONS.
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Alternative Energy Options By Courtney Newren
Renewable Energy Sources WIND BIOMASS AND HYDROGEN SOLAR Hydro-electricity
Hydro-electric Power PROS • Efficient/inexpensive • No pollution • Earth’s natural water cycle replenishes the “fuel supply” • Convenient CONS • Costly if broken down • Can effect animal habitat • Timely to create a dam
WIND • PROS • Lessens dependence of fossil fuel use • Very cheap • Not effected by Power-outage • Can power individual homes and the masses • CONS • Large land areas are needed for mills • Damage from lightning • Birds flying into the turbine
Solar PROS • No Pollution • Saves you Money • Tax Breaks • Nearly Maintenance Free • Energy Credits • No Noise CONS • Initially very pricey • Climate • Roof space/appeal • Don’t work at night, but can used stored energy from the day