6.9 Discussion Questions
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• The overall benefits of renewable energy are that it is eco-friendly, renewable,
reliable, promotes job creation, stabilizes the prices of energy, requires less maintenance of facilities, empowers people living in the countryside, and enhances
public health.
• Renewable energy in Africa will continue becoming popular, and its use will
increasingly be preferred because of the role it plays in sustainability while
in North and South America, its capacity will continue becoming more costcompetitive.
• In Europe, renewable energy will continue growing in the coming years.
• In Asia, renewable energy use will continue growing at a great rate, while
Australia could experience price parity.
.
6.9 Discussion Questions
1. Explain how renewable energy is essential for achieving sustainable development goals.
2. In reference to the five principles of Going Green identified in Chap. 1, discuss
how renewable energy is vital for promoting the “Going Green” initiative.
3. Using your local community, critically explore the benefits of solar energy.
4. Has this chapter increased your understanding of Going Green? Explain the
information that you will use in promoting the Going Green initiative.
5. Why do we not utilize renewable energy despite its benefits?
6. Explain how wind turbines function.
7. Which African country derives the most energy from solar power?
8. What are the two main challenges that are preventing countries in Africa from
exploring or tapping on renewable energy sources?
9. How can we start the journey towards a 100% renewable energy world?
10. Explain how renewable energy can be beneficial for the youth.
11. What roles should schools play in the adoption of renewable energy sources?
Identify and explain four roles.
12. What is the major contribution of Bunker Roy in sustainable energy development?
13. Cellulosic ethanol remains a controversial technology. Provide three reasons
for these controversies.
14. Discuss the future of renewable energy in the next three decades.
151
• The overall benefits of renewable energy are that it is eco-friendly, renewable,
reliable, promotes job creation, stabilizes the prices of energy, requires less maintenance of facilities, empowers people living in the countryside, and enhances
public health.
• Renewable energy in Africa will continue becoming popular, and its use will
increasingly be preferred because of the role it plays in sustainability while
in North and South America, its capacity will continue becoming more costcompetitive.
• In Europe, renewable energy will continue growing in the coming years.
• In Asia, renewable energy use will continue growing at a great rate, while
Australia could experience price parity.
.
6.9 Discussion Questions
1. Explain how renewable energy is essential for achieving sustainable development goals.
2. In reference to the five principles of Going Green identified in Chap. 1, discuss
how renewable energy is vital for promoting the “Going Green” initiative.
3. Using your local community, critically explore the benefits of solar energy.
4. Has this chapter increased your understanding of Going Green? Explain the
information that you will use in promoting the Going Green initiative.
5. Why do we not utilize renewable energy despite its benefits?
6. Explain how wind turbines function.
7. Which African country derives the most energy from solar power?
8. What are the two main challenges that are preventing countries in Africa from
exploring or tapping on renewable energy sources?
9. How can we start the journey towards a 100% renewable energy world?
10. Explain how renewable energy can be beneficial for the youth.
11. What roles should schools play in the adoption of renewable energy sources?
Identify and explain four roles.
12. What is the major contribution of Bunker Roy in sustainable energy development?
13. Cellulosic ethanol remains a controversial technology. Provide three reasons
for these controversies.
14. Discuss the future of renewable energy in the next three decades.