Comparison Of Energy Sources?

Renewable Energy Sources – Technology Comparison:

	Fossil Fuel	Onshore Wind	Offshore Wind	Solar
Energy Density	Very High	Low	Moderate	Low
Predictability	Dispatchable	Low except in some sites	Moderate	Unpredictable except in some sites
Load Factor	50% – 90%	25% – 35%	25% – 35%	10% – 20%
Visual Impact	Very High	Moderate	Low	Unobtrusive
Potential Sites	Extensive but permitting process can be lengthy	Limited	Limited in US, Moderate in Europe	Limited for High Energy Density, Extensive for low to Moderate Density
*Cost Per Kilowatt Hour Remote Power**	N/A	9 – 10¢	16¢	25 – 50¢
*Cost Per Kilowatt Hour “ Utility Power**	4¢	4 -5¢	7 – 9¢	10 – 25¢

* These costs assume high production volume. Subsidies, credits, grants will further reduce costs.

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