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Because it is a renewable energy source. This means that it will never run out like fossil fuels. It is also clean to use - there's no pollution.
In most cases, it is not better. Wind produces very little effective power. Wind systems require fossil fuel backup systems and kill many birds and bats annually.
They can be effective though. In eco-villages most houses are often powered by a combination of solar cells and wind turbines. Believe it or not they aren't as harmful to the environment as you might think at first, however they can be quite loud when in close proximity to your house.
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Why is solar power better than fossil fuels?
it is better than fossil fuels because it is better for our environment and it will last way longer than fossil fuels. :)
Why is solar power better than burning fossil fuels?
Solar power is a renewable source of energy, therefore are renewable. While fossil fuels are non-renewable making them a form of pollution to the earth. Hope i helped:)
Why is wind energy better than fossil fuels?
it is less damaging to our environment, specifically the ozone layer, causing global warming. also wind is renewable. so in many cases, wind kicks fossil fuel's butt! Wind power is a better option than fossil fuels because wind is free,obviously, but fossil fuels takes over 60million years to form into coal to burn. .Its a clean energy .Reduces greenhouse gases and pollution .Fossil fuels can make people ill
What is true about nuclear power?
extracting energy from nuclear fuels is more expensive than extracting energy from fossil fuels
How are nuclear power plants different from other plants?
The source of the energy is the nuclear reactor, rather than a furnace for burning fossil fuels.
Why is solar power better than fossil fuels?
it is better than fossil fuels because it is better for our environment and it will last way longer than fossil fuels. :)
Is hydroelectric power better than fossil fuels?
Hydroelectric power is better than fossil fuels because it is renewable. The water cycle ensures that there will always be water flowing downstream to turn turbines. Fossil fuels take millions of years to create.
Are nuclear power stations better for the environment than power stations that burn fossil fuels?
Yes
How can geothermal energy be used to replace fossil fuels?
it is way better than fossil fuels
Is coal better than fossil fuels?
Coal IS a fossil fuel
Why is solar power better than burning fossil fuels?
Solar power is a renewable source of energy, therefore are renewable. While fossil fuels are non-renewable making them a form of pollution to the earth. Hope i helped:)
Why is solar power not used as much as fossil fuels?
They have been the most efficient energy source available
Does solar thermal give more power than fossil fuels?
The amount of power you get from solar thermal depends upon the surface area of the mirrors that you are using, and the amount of power that you get from fossil fuels depends upon the quantity of fossil fuels that you are burning. One does not necessarily produce more power than the other, it depends what you are doing with them.
Why is wind energy better than fossil fuels?
it is less damaging to our environment, specifically the ozone layer, causing global warming. also wind is renewable. so in many cases, wind kicks fossil fuel's butt! Wind power is a better option than fossil fuels because wind is free,obviously, but fossil fuels takes over 60million years to form into coal to burn. .Its a clean energy .Reduces greenhouse gases and pollution .Fossil fuels can make people ill
What is the alternative of the fossil fuel of coal?
Fossil fuels-including coal, natural gas, and oil-are formed from the fossilized remains of prehistoric plants and animals, and fossil fuels provide about 95% of the world's total energy. Alternative fuels are better for the environment and often better for the economy than fossil fuels. Learn about the controversies and conservation plans surrounding fossil fuels, and explore the alternatives.
Is hydroelectricity a substitute to fossil fuels?
Yes. If we can use more electricity from dams (hydroelectic power), we conserve fossil fuels. I also note that while hydroelectric is generally better than using fossil fuels, there are a number of disadvantages to hydroelectric power, including loss of land and negative impact on the environment when large dams are constructed. See related links.
What is true about power?
extracting energy from nuclear fuels is more expensive than extracting energy from fossil fuels
