Renewable Energy Simon Mahan December 19, 2014
Overview Types of Renewable Resources Technology Review Benefits Challenges Application
Types of Renewable Resources Sun Wind Water Plants Geothermal
U.S. Photovoltaic Solar Resource
U.S. Wind Resource (80m)
U.S. Biomass Resource
Biomass and Geothermal Technology Review Biomass and Geothermal
Wind and Hydroelectric Technology Review Wind and Hydroelectric
Technology Review Solar Photovoltaic
Benefits of Renewables Stable prices Low/no pollution Safer Infinite resource Job creation
Challenges Resource availability Resource variability Cost Externalities