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E-LEARNING MODULES AND LEARNING GUIDE FOR TEACHERS

ASSESSMENT

Prepare a presentation on renewable energy sources

and the advantages and disadvantages of using each source

in the Caribbean.

Objective 6: Describe the environmental impacts associated with

the use of renewable energy sources.

The use of the various renewable energy sources provides enormous socio-economic benefits
but despite these benefits, there are also environmental concerns that are associated with the
installation and use of these resources. Some environmental concerns and socio-economic
benefits are presented below:

Environmental and socio-economic Impacts associated with the use of:

Solar energy

• The main environmental concern regarding solar energy is clearing of land and its
potential destruction of habit, and the use of hazardous materials for the production

of the panels. Another major concern is the disposal of the components of the solar

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