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Which type of sustainable energy source uses the energy of the sun to generate thermal or electrical energy?
Which type of sustainable energy source uses the energy of the sun to generate thermal or electrical energy?
- Geothermal energy
- Wind energy
- Biomass energy
- Solar energy (correct)
What is the main reason why wind turbines are not always the most interesting option for land use?
What is the main reason why wind turbines are not always the most interesting option for land use?
- They are hazardous to communities
- High initial investment is required (correct)
- They contribute to air pollution
- They are cheaper than traditional energy sources
What is a potential issue with the production of solar panels?
What is a potential issue with the production of solar panels?
- They are not efficient in converting light to electricity
- They are expensive to produce
- They contribute to air pollution
- It is difficult to recycle them (correct)
What is one of the significant challenges facing sustainable energy sources like solar and wind power?
What is one of the significant challenges facing sustainable energy sources like solar and wind power?
What is a common feature of wind turbines and geothermal energy in terms of environmental impact?
What is a common feature of wind turbines and geothermal energy in terms of environmental impact?
What makes countries with a large reserve of fossil fuels less likely to invest in renewable energy?
What makes countries with a large reserve of fossil fuels less likely to invest in renewable energy?
What technique involves using mirrors to concentrate the power of the sun to heat large amounts of water in order to produce steam for powering a steam engine?
What technique involves using mirrors to concentrate the power of the sun to heat large amounts of water in order to produce steam for powering a steam engine?
What is the main challenge facing the widespread use of solar power?
What is the main challenge facing the widespread use of solar power?
What has hindered the recycling of solar panels?
What has hindered the recycling of solar panels?
What is the main difference between sustainable energy management and renewable energy management?
What is the main difference between sustainable energy management and renewable energy management?
What negative impact does extraction and use of fossil fuels have on society?
What negative impact does extraction and use of fossil fuels have on society?
Why does burning fossil fuels lead to huge CO2 emissions?
Why does burning fossil fuels lead to huge CO2 emissions?
What is a characteristic of renewable energy sources like sun, water, and wind?
What is a characteristic of renewable energy sources like sun, water, and wind?
What differentiates renewable energy sources from fossil fuels?
What differentiates renewable energy sources from fossil fuels?
Why are most renewable energy sources available everywhere?
Why are most renewable energy sources available everywhere?
What is a common characteristic of fossil fuels such as coal, gas, and oil?
What is a common characteristic of fossil fuels such as coal, gas, and oil?
What is one of the negative impacts of coal mining and oil/gas extraction?
What is one of the negative impacts of coal mining and oil/gas extraction?
What is a characteristic of fossil fuels that leads to political tension?
What is a characteristic of fossil fuels that leads to political tension?
What contributes to decreased or even no pollution from the energy-creating process of renewable energy sources?
What contributes to decreased or even no pollution from the energy-creating process of renewable energy sources?
What do renewable energy certificates allow companies to do?
What do renewable energy certificates allow companies to do?
What is the purpose of carbon offsets schemes?
What is the purpose of carbon offsets schemes?
What is one of the key factors to consider when making decisions for investments in sustainable energy?
What is one of the key factors to consider when making decisions for investments in sustainable energy?
What is a recommended step to integrate energy into a company's vision and operations?
What is a recommended step to integrate energy into a company's vision and operations?
What is the purpose of waste-to-energy plants like Amager Bakke in Copenhagen?
What is the purpose of waste-to-energy plants like Amager Bakke in Copenhagen?
What is the main function of district energy systems?
What is the main function of district energy systems?
What is one challenge faced by the waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen?
What is one challenge faced by the waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen?
Why does Copenhagen want to achieve its targets using wind and biomass as renewable energy sources?
Why does Copenhagen want to achieve its targets using wind and biomass as renewable energy sources?
Why is it important for companies to track their energy usage?
Why is it important for companies to track their energy usage?
How do power purchase agreements (PPAs) benefit companies?
How do power purchase agreements (PPAs) benefit companies?
What percentage of global energy production is believed to be retrievable from geothermal energy?
What percentage of global energy production is believed to be retrievable from geothermal energy?
Why is the initial investment for geothermal energy considered high?
Why is the initial investment for geothermal energy considered high?
What is the primary disadvantage of using hydropower as a sustainable energy source?
What is the primary disadvantage of using hydropower as a sustainable energy source?
Why is cutting trees not considered sustainable when using biomass for fuel?
Why is cutting trees not considered sustainable when using biomass for fuel?
What is the main goal of the European Energy Union?
What is the main goal of the European Energy Union?
What does a green energy tariff mean for consumers?
What does a green energy tariff mean for consumers?
What do renewable energy certificates represent?
What do renewable energy certificates represent?
What does the European Commission propose as part of the European Green Deal?
What does the European Commission propose as part of the European Green Deal?
Why have businesses been driven to look into renewable and sustainable energy in the past decade?
Why have businesses been driven to look into renewable and sustainable energy in the past decade?
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