Marinelle Palada
11-OLOG
SOURCES OF ENERGY
Source of energy Advantages
-It is the source of energy in the earth’s system is its
internal heat.
-It is a Reliable Source of Renewable Energy because it
is not dependent on wind or sun and available all year
Geothermal energy long
-The water heated by volcanic rocks is used for heating
household interiors, growing vegetables during winter,
aquaculture, and heating humanmade pools.
-It contributes to about 27% of electricity generated in
the Philippines.
-It is beneficial because they do not burn any fuel to
create electricity.
-One of the cleanest forms of energy
-They generate electricity without producing air or
water pollution because there is no fuel burned.
Wind and solar energy -It is been used to turn windmills and wind pumps and
to sail large ships across seas.
-The electricity stored in batteries can be used anytime.
-It can generate several hundreds of megawatts of
electricity.
-It is the cheapest energy source
-It is a renewable source of energy
-It is fueled by water, making it a clean source of
energy.
Hydroelectric energy
-It is flexible since the flow of water to produce energy
can easily be altered to meet supply demands.
-It is reliable and efficient which is up to 90% efficient
at converting water into electricity.
Disadvantages
-It needs a specific location to be built in
places where the energy is accessible.
-It can trigger earthquakes due to the earth’s
structure as a result of digging.
-High cost, it is an expensive resource to tap
into.
- Needs to be properly managed to maintain
its sustainability.
-It has a possible effect on some wildlife like
bird and bat mortality, however, it is now
solved.
-The maintenance adds significant cost.
-The manufacturing of photovoltaic cells (PV)
used in storing solar energy produces some
toxic materials and chemicals.
-It can affect ecosystems because it requires a
large area.
-Dams and reservoirs have limited lifetimes
because at a specific time they can be filled
with sediments.
-It has environmental effects such as altering
the river ecosystem and displacing the
communities living in the area.
-The construction process of building a dam
has an impact on our environment since many
trees have been cut down.
-It forms reservoirs that flood large areas and
displace natural habitats.