Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Renewable energy resources

What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric? 


52 comments:

Rylan N said...

The advantages are its cleaner.

Gareth B said...

The advantages are they are cleaner and the disadvantages are it is hard to get.

Lauren B. said...


Solar energy


Clean
Inexhaustible



Can’t work at night
Works less efficiently on cloudy days

Wind energy


Nonpolluting
Freeish
No waste



Sometimes weak wind
Sometimes too strong wind
Many times can’t create electricity

Water energy


Microhydro power
Pretty
Creates electricity by water

Erosion increases
Floods
Habitats are damaged

Wood energy
Renewable energy because wood can grow back


gases and small particles are released
Habitats are destroyed when we cut down trees

Katie N. said...

A disadvantage of using Wind Energy is that, It's not always Windy. An Advantage of using Wind Energy that when it's Windy It helps a lot.

Wyatt R said...

An advantage to solar energy is its clean, a disadvantage is it doesn't work at night.

Brendan S said...

A advantage would be, that when we have a lot of wind in would . And also a disadvantage would be for using wind energy is that it is not always windy.

Tyler J said...

it cost money and dosent produce a lot of energy it cost a lot to make the thingys

Tyler J said...

its good for nature

Casey K said...

The advantage is that it is cleaner for the environment, and the disadvantage that it doesn't work

Samantha L said...

The advantages of wind energy is that if it's windy you have a lot but a disadvantage is if it's not windy your gonna have barely any.

Evan L said...

Advantages of each is they are all cleaner for the environment,They all are also very renewable.The disadvantages of them is that they don't produce as much as fossil fuels.Also there could be a bad day out then it might not produce enough sun because it could be a cloudy day or sometimes the wind might be very calm.

Mya N said...

The advantage of wind energy is that if it's windy you have a lot of disadvantage is if it's not windy you not gonna have much wind energy.

Taylor J said...

The advantage of Wind Energy is that when it's Windy you will have a lot of Energy and the disadvantages are if you don't have Wind you will not have any Energy.

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Lauren S said...

One of the adv is clean air

Jacob G said...

If it's windy it could charge power for the windmill or it's could knock down power lines.

Anonymous said...

The advantage of wind energy is that when it's windy you will have a lot of energy and the disadvantages are if you don't have wind you will not have any energy.

Anonymous said...

I say the correct answer.

Amber R said...

Solar Energy:
For us to MASS-PRODUCE it, meaning our reliance on it is like more than 50% of the whole world population, we would need to clear off large areas of land to put the solar panels there.
Advantage- Eco-friendly
Wind Energy:
Same with solar power, if we use it too much, then it can affect weather systems, and affect birds migratory system, because they'll be chopped up if we put our wind turbines in their migratory path...
Advantage- Cheap, eco-friendly
Hydro:
Destroys water ways, thus weakens our eco-system because the species of some places need the water from the river, but once that river is blocked, then they have no water.
Ecofriendly...

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081206163708AASBA3F

Anonymous said...

The advantages of using solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric, are that without using unnatural gas we could save global warming. (no pollution)

Ella T. said...

Solar Energy:
For us to MASS-PRODUCE it, meaning our reliance on it is like more than 50% of the whole world population, we would need to clear off large areas of land to put the solar panels there.
Advantage- Eco-friendly
Wind Energy:
Same with solar power, if we use it too much, then it can affect weather systems, and affect birds migratory system, because they'll be chopped up if we put our wind turbines in their migratory path...
Advantage- Cheap, eco-friendly
Hydro:
Destroys water ways, thus weakens our eco-system because the species of some places need the water from the river, but once that river is blocked, then they have no water.
Ecofriendly.
(I copy and pasted. I feel lazy today.)
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081206163708AASBA3F

Anonymous said...

The advantage is the wind energy gives off a lot, the disadvantage is if you dont got that stuff
no energy fo' you.

Sadie F. said...

For us to MASS-PRODUCE it, meaning our reliance on it is like more than 50% of the whole world population, we would need to clear off large areas of land to put the solar panels there.
Advantage- Eco-friendly
Wind Energy:
Same with solar power, if we use it too much, then it can affect weather systems, and affect birds migratory system, because they'll be chopped up if we put our wind turbines in their migratory path...
Advantage- Cheap, eco-friendly
Hydro:
Destroys water ways, thus weakens our eco-system because the species of some places need the water from the river, but once that river is blocked, then they have no water.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081206163708AASBA3F

Julia M said...

The advantages are that it's cleaner, and better for the environment. Disadvantages for using wind energy is that it's not always windy.

Kaylee H. said...


Solar energy Clean Inexhaustible Can’t work at night Works less efficiently on cloudy days Wind energy Nonpolluting Freeish No waste Sometimes weak wind Sometimes too strong wind Many times can’t create electricity Water energy Microhydro power Creates electricity by water Erosion increases Floods Habitats are damaged Wood energy Renewable energy because wood can grow back gases and small particles are released Habitats are destroyed when we cut down trees

Jacob T said...

For us to MASS-PRODUCE it, meaning our reliance on it is like more than 50% of the whole world population, we would need to clear off large areas of land to put the solar panels there.
Advantage- Eco-friendly
Wind Energy:
Same with solar power, if we use it too much, then it can affect weather systems, and affect birds migratory system, because they'll be chopped up if we put our wind turbines in their migratory path...
Advantage- Cheap, eco-friendly
Hydro:
Destroys water ways, thus weakens our eco-system because the species of some places need the water from the river, but once that river is blocked, then they have no water.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081206163708AASBA3F

Anonymous said...

they make the earth a better place for us to live
loganm

Cody M. said...

For us to MASS-PRODUCE it, meaning our reliance on it is like more than 50% of the whole world population, we would need to clear off large areas of land to put the solar panels there.
Advantage- Eco-friendly
Wind Energy:
Same with solar power, if we use it too much, then it can affect weather systems, and affect birds migratory system, because they'll be chopped up if we put our wind turbines in their migratory path...
Advantage- Cheap, eco-friendly
Hydro:
Destroys water ways, thus weakens our eco-system because the species of some places need the water from the river, but once that river is blocked, then they have no water.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081206163708AASBA3F

john p said...

bad thigs about solar energy are the energy bill will be too high and to expensive.

Ashleigh L said...

It is a advantage because it helps earth but the disadvantage are when it is cloudy or night time it dose not work.

Alysse S said...

For us to MASS-PRODUCE it, meaning our reliance on it is like more than 50% of the whole world population, we would need to clear off large areas of land to put the solar panels there.
Advantage- Eco-friendly
Wind Energy:
Same with solar power, if we use it too much, then it can affect weather systems, and affect birds migratory system, because they'll be chopped up if we put our wind turbines in their migratory path...
Advantage- Cheap, eco-friendly
Hydro:
Destroys water ways, thus weakens our eco-system because the species of some places need the water from the river, but once that river is blocked, then they have no water.
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081206163708AASBA3F

Cassie M said...

The only disadvantages of all three of them are the cost. They're very expensive. Solar and wind are less than 20 percent efficient, so the output is not very dense. With time and innovation, I believe those can be rectified. The advantages of all of them is that they are infinite, renewable, reusable, and low-maintenance. That wind will blow, water will flow, and sun will shine are all guaranteed.

Jennifer C said...

Advantages: Sometimes cheaper than electriciy, and SAVES THE ENVIRONMENT, therefore, THERE ARE NO DISADVANTAGES!!

Taylor V said...

The advantages of using solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectric, are that without using unnatural gas we could save global warming.

taylor said...

it's windy it could charge power for the windmill or it's could knock down power lines.

john p said...

it is a disadvantege because it only works when the sun is out and april u would have no power

Jennifer C said...

SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT!!!

Cassie M said...

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081206163708AASBA3F

Anonymous said...

solar energy can be used as electricity but solar panels are hard to make

Anonymous said...

They are cleaner and better but they are way more expensive.

Sophia S said...

Solar energy is great because it is healthy for the environment and renewable but solar energy does not work at night and the battery which stores the energy is disposed of not properly can cause pollution.

Desi W. said...

Solar Energy:
For us to MASS-PRODUCE it, meaning our reliance on it is like more than 50% of the whole world population, we would need to clear off large areas of land to put the solar panels there.
Advantage- Eco-friendly
Wind Energy:
Same with solar power, if we use it too much, then it can affect weather systems, and affect birds migratory system, because they'll be chopped up if we put our wind turbines in their migratory path...
Advantage- Cheap, eco-friendly
Hydro:
Destroys water ways, thus weakens our eco-system because the species of some places need the water from the river, but once that river is blocked, then they have no water.
Ecofriendly...

MackenzieE said...

The advantage of Wind Energy is that when it's Windy you will have a lot of Energy and the disadvantages are if you don't have Wind you will not have any Energy.

AutumnP said...

Solar Energy:
For us to MASS-PRODUCE it, meaning our reliance on it is like more than 50% of the whole world population, we would need to clear off large areas of land to put the solar panels there.
Advantage- Eco-friendly
Wind Energy:
Same with solar power, if we use it too much, then it can affect weather systems, and affect birds migratory system, because they'll be chopped up if we put our wind turbines in their migratory path...
Advantage- Cheap, eco-friendly
Hydro:
Destroys water ways, thus weakens our eco-system because the species of some places need the water from the river, but once that river is blocked, then they have no water.
Ecofriendly...



DEsi W

lindseyb said...

The advantages for wind is when its windy, you will get more power and the disadvantages are if it is not windy out side you will not get any power.

Natanya L said...

Solar Energy:
For us to MASS-PRODUCE it, meaning our reliance on it is like more than 50% of the whole world population, we would need to clear off large areas of land to put the solar panels there.
Advantage- Eco-friendly
Wind Energy:
Same with solar power, if we use it too much, then it can affect weather systems, and affect birds migratory system, because they'll be chopped up if we put our wind turbines in their migratory path...
Advantage- Cheap, eco-friendly
Hydro:
Destroys water ways, thus weakens our eco-system because the species of some places need the water from the river, but once that river is blocked, then they have no water.
Ecofriendly...

AutumnP
DEsi W

McKayla. M said...

Solar energyFor us to MASS-PRODUCE it, meaning our reliance on it is like more than 50% of the whole world population, we would need to clear off large areas of land to put the solar panels there.
Advantage- Eco-friendly
Wind Energy:
Same with solar power, if we use it too much, then it can affect weather systems, and affect birds migratory system, because they'll be chopped up if we put our wind turbines in their migratory path...
Advantage- Cheap, eco-friendly
Hydro:
Destroys water ways, thus weakens our eco-system because the species of some places need the water from the river, but once that river is blocked, then they have no water.
Ecofriendly...
Autumn

Matthew G said...

Copy + Paste much?

Molly B said...

The advantages are its cleaner and i think it cost less in the long run !!!!!!!!! The disadvantages are that it doesn't work when its not sunny or wind or when its cloudy and night time ! :D

Abbie N said...

The advantages is that they are natural resources of energy. However a disadvantage is that you don't know when it will start or stop.

Matthew G said...

Solar energy could give you sunburn! ouchie! But it's hot! yay! And the other stuff.....I don't know.

Mark.T said...

Solar energy could give you sunburn! ouchie! But it's hot! yay! And the other stuff.....I don't know