Comparing Energy Resources
- Each energy resource has various advantages and disadvantages associated with it
- A renewable energy resource is one that is replenished at a faster rate than the rate at which it is being used
- As a result of this, renewable energy resources will not run out
- A reliable energy resource is one that can produce energy at any time
- Non-reliable resources can only produce energy some of the time (e.g. when it’s windy)
- The table below shows a comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of the different energy resources:
Exam Tip
Make sure you're familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of large scale electricity production from renewable and non-renewable energy sources, as this is a common exam question!
