The dirty secret of clean energy

What is the main obstacle to achieving a future with unlimited clean energy?

• Lack of technology

• Economic structure of the electricity market

• Insufficient government support

• Public opposition

How do government subsidies affect the renewable energy market?

• They make renewable energy more expensive

• They increase consumer prices

• They reduce the need for traditional power stations

• They lead to an oversupply of generating capacity

What is a significant issue with the supply of renewable energy?

• It is too expensive

• It is intermittent

• It is not environmentally friendly

• It is too abundant

Why do renewable energy suppliers bid low prices to supply to the grid?

• Because the sun and wind are free

• To increase their profits

• To discourage traditional power stations

• To comply with government regulations

What is one proposed solution to manage the intermittent supply of renewable energy?

• Building more power stations

• Reducing energy consumption

• Implementing energy storage systems

• Increasing government subsidies