Sunday, January 24, 2010

Alternative energy sources

Alternative energy sources for Singapore:
Biofuels:
Alcohol,Biomass,Vegetable oil,Biodiesel,Ethanol fuel.
Pros:Abundant,cleaner burning
Cons:Need land ,burning results in air pollution
Solar panels
Convert sunlight to electricity
Convert sunlight to heat water or air
Pros:Abundant,no fuel used
Cons:Expensive,not available at night

Tidal power
Long term source of electricity,more predictable

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