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E-LEARNING MODULES AND LEARNING GUIDE FOR TEACHERS
systems after its useful life (batteries, panels, and inverters) that can cause
environmental harm if not disposed of properly.
• The socio-economic benefits of solar energy include job creation, increased income,
industrial development, stable and reliable electricity which help to reduce poverty in
remote and rural areas and contribute to better health care and improved education.
Wind energy
• The main environmental concern regarding wind energy is the threat to wildlife such as
birds and bats, clearing of land and habitat loss. Birds are often killed. Offshore wind
energy systems can also impact on marine life.
• The socio-economic benefits of wind energy include job creation, increased income,
industrial development, cheap, stable, and reliable electricity.
Hydroelectric energy
• Environmental impacts include flooding, which destroys the forest, wildlife habitat,
agricultural land and impacts aquatic ecosystems.
• Socio-economic benefits include job creation, increased income, industrial
development, cheap, stable, and reliable electricity.
Biomass
• Environmental impacts include flooding, which destroys the forest, wildlife habitat,
agricultural land and impacts aquatic ecosystems.
• Socio-economic benefits include job creation, increased income, industrial
development, cheap, stable, and reliable electricity.
Geothermal energy
• Environmental impacts include flooding, which destroys the forest, wildlife habitat,
agricultural land and impacts aquatic ecosystems.
• Socio-economic benefits include job creation, increased income, industrial
development, cheap, stable, and reliable electricity.
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