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| − | *[http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/environmental-impacts-solar-power.html Environmental Impacts of Solar Power (UCSUSA.com] | + | The sun provides a tremendous resource for generating clean and sustainable electricity without toxic pollution or global warming emissions. The potential environmental impacts associated with solar power can vary greatly depending on the technology<ref name="Environmental Impacts of Solar Power (UCSUSA.com): http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/environmental-impacts-solar-power.html">Environmental Impacts of Solar Power (UCSUSA.com): http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/environmental-impacts-solar-power.html</ref>: |
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| + | *[[Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) - Basics and Introduction#Environmental Impacts|Environmental Impacts of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)]] | ||
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| + | Although hydropower has no air quality impacts, construction and operation of hydropower dams can significantly affect natural river systems as well as fish and wildlife populations. Assessment of the environmental impacts of a specific hydropower facility requires case-by-case review.<ref name="Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-and-you/affect/hydro.html">Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-and-you/affect/hydro.html</ref> | ||
*[[Hydro - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)|Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)]] | *[[Hydro - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)|Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)]] | ||
| + | *[http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-and-you/affect/hydro.html Environmental Protection Agency: Electricity from Hydropower - Environmental Impacts] | ||
| + | *[http://fwee.org/environment/how-a-hydroelectric-project-can-affect-a-river/changes-to-the-ecosystem/ Foundation for Water and Energy Education - How a Hydro Project Affects a River] | ||
*[[Environment Assessment Related to Micro-hydro Power (MHP) Projects in Ethiopia|Environment Assessment Related to Micro-hydro Power (MHP) Projects Ethiopia]] | *[[Environment Assessment Related to Micro-hydro Power (MHP) Projects in Ethiopia|Environment Assessment Related to Micro-hydro Power (MHP) Projects Ethiopia]] | ||
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Revision as of 12:03, 22 September 2014
Overview
All energy sources (fossil fuels as well as renewable energies) have some effect on our environment. Even though renewables are considered environmentally preferable to conventional sources (and, when replacing fossil fuels, have significant potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions) it is still important to understand the impacts linked to the prodution of power from renewable sources.
The type and intensity of environmental impacts always varies depending on the specific technology used, the geographic location, and a number of other factors.
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Technologies
Solar
The sun provides a tremendous resource for generating clean and sustainable electricity without toxic pollution or global warming emissions. The potential environmental impacts associated with solar power can vary greatly depending on the technology[1]:
- Environmental Impacts of Solar Power (UCSUSA.com)
- Environmental Impacts of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)
- Recycling of Solar Products
Hydro
Although hydropower has no air quality impacts, construction and operation of hydropower dams can significantly affect natural river systems as well as fish and wildlife populations. Assessment of the environmental impacts of a specific hydropower facility requires case-by-case review.[2]
- Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
- Environmental Protection Agency: Electricity from Hydropower - Environmental Impacts
- Foundation for Water and Energy Education - How a Hydro Project Affects a River
- Environment Assessment Related to Micro-hydro Power (MHP) Projects Ethiopia
Bioenergy
Biogas:
- Carbon Markets for Biogas Digesters - Emission Reduction of Environmental Impacts
- Biogas Basics - The Benefit of Biogas Technology
- Environmental Frame Conditions of Biogas Technology
Wind
Energy Use
Improved Cooking
- Facts on Cooking Energy - Cooking Energy and the Millennium Development Goals
- Simplified Result Chain of Most Improved Cookstoves Interventions
Productive Use
- ...
Mobility
Cross Cutting Issues
Grid
Agriculture
Battery Charging Systems
Further Information
References
- ↑ Environmental Impacts of Solar Power (UCSUSA.com): http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/environmental-impacts-solar-power.html
- ↑ Environmental Protection Agency: http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-and-you/affect/hydro.html
