Renewable Energy Sources Quiz

Renewable energy technologies have a benign effect on the environment and offer significant benefits compared to conventional energy sources.

1000 times more energy reaches the surface of the earth from the sun than is released by all fossil fuels consumed today.

Hybrid power systems consist of a combination of renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic (PV) and wind generators to charge batteries and provide power.

<p>The challenge is to meet the growing demand for energy while safeguarding the environment, as all methods of electricity generation have consequences for the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renewable energy technologies differ in terms of research stage, development, commercialization, costs, industrial base, resource availability, and potential impact on greenhouse gas emissions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased population growth and economic development are accelerating the rate at which energy, particularly electrical energy, is being demanded.</p> Signup and view all the answers