Advantages of Renewable Energy Never runs out Zero carbon emissions (less air pollution) Cheaper form of electricity Less water pollution Creates new kind of jobs Disadvantages of Renewable Energy The electricity generation capacity is still not large enough Renewable energy can be unreliable Takes a lot of space to install Expensive storage costs Requires a huge upfront capital outlay Low-efficiency levels Not always a commercially-viable option It still generates pollution Renewable Energy Resources Wind energy Geothermal energy Solar Biomass Hydrogen Ocean energy Hydroelectric