31 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a renewable energy source mentioned in the text?
Coal
What is energy depletion?
Gradual exhaustion of fossil fuel resources
What are the two ways solar technologies convert sunlight into electrical energy?
Photovoltaic panels and mirrors
What is the lifespan of solar panels as discussed?
30 years
Which renewable energy source harnesses the kinetic energy of moving air?
Wind energy
Which renewable energy source utilizes the accessible thermal energy from the Earth's interior?
Geothermal energy
Which renewable energy source harnesses the energy of water moving from higher to lower elevations?
Hydropower
Which renewable energy source derives from technologies that use the kinetic and thermal energy of seawater?
Ocean energy
Which renewable energy source is produced from a variety of organic materials, such as wood, charcoal, and agricultural crops?
Bioenergy
Which company operates the 45-MW solar power plant in San Carlos?
San Carlos Solar Energy, Inc. (Sacasol)
What is the capacity of the biomass plant in San Carlos?
19 megawatts
Which company operates the 59-MW solar power farm in San Carlos?
San Carlos Sun Power, Inc.
Which city is pioneering the promotion of renewables with the establishment of four RE facilities?
San Carlos
What is the capacity of the bioethanol power plant in San Carlos?
5 megawatts
What is the capacity of the 45-MW solar power plant in San Carlos?
45 megawatts
Which renewable energy source is produced by San Carlos BioPower, Inc.?
Biomass
Which of the following is an advantage of renewable energy sources?
They have minimal negative environmental impacts
What is a concern associated with the manufacturing and installation of renewable energy infrastructure?
It can release greenhouse gases if not managed sustainably
Which renewable energy technology requires minimal or no water for operation?
Solar
What is one advantage of renewable energy technologies over fossil fuels?
Renewable energy technologies reduce dependence on foreign energy sources
What is a concern associated with large-scale renewable energy projects?
Large-scale renewable energy projects alter the visual landscape
What is the impact of power outages and poor power quality on industries?
All of the above
Which of the following can pose significant risks to energy security?
Lack of investment in energy infrastructure
What can lead to energy shortages and price volatility?
Geopolitical conflicts
What can threaten energy security for countries heavily reliant on fossil fuels?
Depletion of domestic oil, natural gas, or coal reserves
Which occupation is forecasted to have the highest growth rate between 2016 and 2026 in the U.S.?
Solar photovoltaic installer
How many estimated renewable energy jobs are there in the Philippines in 2021?
189,000
Which renewable energy sector in the Philippines has the highest number of direct jobs?
Hydropower
What is the estimated number of jobs in wind power in the Philippines in 2021?
26,718
How many jobs are estimated in the agricultural supply chain for liquid biofuels in the Philippines?
34,300
What is the impact of urbanization on the use of renewable energy?
Negative
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