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Renewable
energy

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Renewable
resources

Different methods of generating renewable resources

Advantages and disadvantages

Electricity can be generated in many different ways. Each method of generating electricity
has different advantages and disadvantages. The table below looks at some of the
alternative methods of generating energy that scientists are currently working on.
Can you think of other advantages and disadvantage for each method?


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