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Pros and Cons of Electricity Generation from Different Available Sources


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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15866/ireme.v14i6.19104

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The energy demand is on a progressive increase, and to meet up with this increase, electricity generation has to come to the rescue. However, it is required that climate change should be put into consideration in the meeting of this human needs, as global warming caused by the emission of greenhouse gas produced during energy generation is now at a crucial state. Electricity is generated either from renewable or non-renewable sources, and this study seeks to critically analyse the different sources as it relates to the advantages, disadvantages, opportunities, and the threat it poses to man and the environment. It was observed that hydropower, wind power, ocean power, nuclear, syngas and natural gas used in combined cycle plant mode could be utilised to meet our ever-increasing energy needs. These solutions are possible with a little negative impact on our environment if the necessary precautions are adequately taken.
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Climate Change; Electricity; Global Warming; Non-Renewable Sources; Renewable Sources

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