The Power of Renewable Energy

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Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source mentioned in the text?

Water
Coal (correct)
Wind
Sunlight

What is energy depletion?

Gradual decrease in energy consumption
Gradual exhaustion of fossil fuel resources (correct)
Gradual increase in energy consumption
Gradual exhaustion of renewable energy sources

What are the two ways solar technologies convert sunlight into electrical energy?

Mirrors and geothermal heat
Wind turbines and geothermal heat
Photovoltaic panels and mirrors (correct)
Photovoltaic panels and wind turbines

What is the lifespan of solar panels as discussed?

30 years (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which renewable energy source harnesses the kinetic energy of moving air?

Wind energy (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which renewable energy source utilizes the accessible thermal energy from the Earth's interior?

Geothermal energy (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which renewable energy source harnesses the energy of water moving from higher to lower elevations?

Hydropower (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which renewable energy source derives from technologies that use the kinetic and thermal energy of seawater?

Ocean energy (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which renewable energy source is produced from a variety of organic materials, such as wood, charcoal, and agricultural crops?

Bioenergy (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which company operates the 45-MW solar power plant in San Carlos?

San Carlos Solar Energy, Inc. (Sacasol) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of the biomass plant in San Carlos?

19 megawatts (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which company operates the 59-MW solar power farm in San Carlos?

San Carlos Sun Power, Inc. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which city is pioneering the promotion of renewables with the establishment of four RE facilities?

San Carlos (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of the bioethanol power plant in San Carlos?

5 megawatts (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of the 45-MW solar power plant in San Carlos?

45 megawatts (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which renewable energy source is produced by San Carlos BioPower, Inc.?

Biomass (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of renewable energy sources?

They have minimal negative environmental impacts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern associated with the manufacturing and installation of renewable energy infrastructure?

It can release greenhouse gases if not managed sustainably (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which renewable energy technology requires minimal or no water for operation?

Solar (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of renewable energy technologies over fossil fuels?

Renewable energy technologies reduce dependence on foreign energy sources (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern associated with large-scale renewable energy projects?

Large-scale renewable energy projects alter the visual landscape (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of power outages and poor power quality on industries?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can pose significant risks to energy security?

Lack of investment in energy infrastructure (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to energy shortages and price volatility?

Geopolitical conflicts (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can threaten energy security for countries heavily reliant on fossil fuels?

Depletion of domestic oil, natural gas, or coal reserves (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which occupation is forecasted to have the highest growth rate between 2016 and 2026 in the U.S.?

Solar photovoltaic installer (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many estimated renewable energy jobs are there in the Philippines in 2021?

189,000 (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which renewable energy sector in the Philippines has the highest number of direct jobs?