Physical Factors of Energy Supply, page 259
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- Physical Factors of Energy Supply
- Limited Locations
- Deposits of fossil fuels are in high demand but are only available from a limited number of locations.
- Hydroelectric Development Requirements
- High Precipitation
- Major steep-sided valleys
- Impermeable rock
- Large Power Station Requirements
- Flat land
- Geologically stable foundations
- Solar Power Requirements
- Large number of days in a year with strong sunlight
- Wind Power Requirements
- High average wind speeds throughout the year
- Tidal Power Station Requirements
- Very large tidal range.
- Availability of biomass varies widely due to climatic conditions.
- Limited Locations
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