Renewable vs. Nonrenewable Sources

hydropower

A coal-burning generator

A wood-burning stove

A gasoline-burning automobile

An automobile that operates on fuel cells

Hydropower is a renewable energy resource. There are no disadvantages.

The power is used as electricity to power large buildings instead of homes.

Building dams can damage natural wildlife and water systems like lakes and rivers.

Most of the time there isn't enough water power to create electricity.

Coal

Petroleum (Oil)

Hydropower

Uranium (Nuclear)