The Standard (Zimbabwe)

What are 3 advantages and 3 disadvanta­ges of renewable energy?

- BY JUANE JORDING

THE bene ts of renewable energy resources include these key advantages: a fuel supply that never runs out, a cheaper form of electricit­y and creation of new jobs.

There are, however, disadvanta­ges that include the fact that energy storage is a challenge.

To use hurricane-force winds, we need to build large turbines in windy areas. Wind farms can help rural and remote areas get green electricit­y. For example, o shore and onshore wind energy from the United Kingdom generates about 24.2% of the UK's electricit­y.

Now is the time to analyse some disadvanta­ges of renewable energies that make it di cult to use them. For example, the e ciency of solar panels, which are available on the market, is between 15% and 20%. On the other hand, traditiona­l technologi­es that use coal or natural gas can achieve e ciency levels of up to 40% and 60%, respective­ly. In general, the advantages of using renewable energy sources outweigh the disadvanta­ges.

While the initial cost of establishi­ng a renewable technology network could be higher, over time, the costs will be o set. Taking into account the lateral in uences of the use of renewable energy, delaying the process of transition to 100% renewable energy is not a wise decision. Renewable energy plants are more reliable in doing their part than nuclear or fossil fuel plants. They don't su er from fuel shortages and don't shut down as often for maintenanc­e or safety reasons.

As reported by Yale Environmen­t 360, countries that use more renewable energy su er fewer blackouts than countries that use the least. And they o er greater job security because the renewable energy sector does not su er the same boom-bust cycles as fossil fuels. If you're interested in solar energy but don't have a sunny property, you can often bene

t from renewable energy by buying green energy or signing up for a community solar option. In fact, the manufactur­ing and installati­on processes of renewable energy devices, such as photovolta­ic panels, are relatively expensive.

As a result, there is an increasing use of renewable energy to generate electricit­y in all countries. To combat this, there are often nancial incentives, such as credits and tax rebates, available to help reduce the initial costs of renewable technology. Renewable energy can be of great help in this regard, since it reduces these turbulence and makes the global energy market more stable. Extraction, re ning and transporta­tion are the parts of non-renewable sources that provide employment to people in Gulf countries.

Renewable energies must have an e cient distributi­on network created to transfer energy where it is needed on a large scale. While you can save money by using renewable energy, technologi­es are often more expensive from the start than traditiona­l power generators. In advanced countries such as the United Kingdom, many renewable jobs have already been created thanks to government subsidies. The ef

ciency of renewable energy is low because each type of energy requires a particular type of technology to convert it into electricit­y.

While renewable energy technologi­es may cause some emissions, in general, a minimum of carbon and GHG will be emitted to the environmen­t when used. The wood from the camp re, the wind that dries the clothes and the sun that heats the house are renewable energy sources.

What is the social bene t of renewable energy?

This report provides clear evidence that renewable energy plans can save money on fuel bills, help meet carbon reduction goals and generate revenues. They can also create jobs for those who manage, install and maintain projects and throughout the supply chain, which has a knock-on impact on local economies. The case studies in this report demonstrat­e the impacts that renewable energy projects are having across the United Kingdom. Forward-thinking councils have used renewable energy as a catalyst to stimulate employment, training, skills and supply chains at the local level, improving the country's ability to participat­e in the growing global green economy.

APSE has been among the organizati­ons that have expressed alarm about the speed and seriousnes­s of the cuts in FIT rates. APSE believes that the Government should nd a way to support local authoritie­s' plans that have such demonstrab­le impacts. More speci cally, the broader environmen­tal and economic and social bene ts of renewable energy plans are maintained. The researcher­s found that an investment of 1 pound in renewable energy plans generated an average of 2.90 pounds in redeemable bene ts, which is almost three times the return on investment.

Using a combinatio­n of renewable energy options can help meet local government objectives, especially in some regions where the availabili­ty and quality of renewable resources vary. In collaborat­ion with national knowledge partners in India, South Africa, Vietnam and Turkey, the project develops the speci c collateral bene ts of climate policies for each country, emphasizin­g the opportunit­ies presented by renewable energy generation. National energy policy can shape the enabling environmen­t for harnessing the social bene ts of renewable energy. Buying green energy through a green energy acquisitio­n process that involves the generation of renewable energy certi cates (RECs).

This report is unique because it brings together these two pressing agendas and explores the impact of renewable energy on local economies. While this is obviously less attractive than the return of 2.90 pounds sterling from previous projects, it still represents a strong business case in favour of investing in renewable energy plans. Climate protection measures are largely discussed in light of burden-sharing, while important bene ts are often overlooked. Local government­s can lead by example by generating energy on-site, buying green energy, or buying renewable energy.

APSE has strongly highlighte­d ways to maximise the local economic bene t of public investment and promote sustainabl­e energy projects. Generate renewable energy on-site using a system or device in the place where the energy is used (e.g., while the case studies used in this plan focus on solar energy, similar bene ts are obtained from other renewable energy initiative­s, such as wind energy, biomass, electric eet and energy e ciency plans).

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