Choose the correct ones based on the documentary Pandora's Promise. There could be more than 1 answer for each question. Problems of solar and/or wind energy mentioned includea. availability of flat land with 3000 foot in altitude for the solar panels, near gas plantsb. the wind turbines/solar panels being too expensivec. no public supportd. intermittency, which means the renewables need natural gas power backup when it is not  windy or sunny

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Choose the correct ones based on the documentary Pandora's Promise. There could be more than 1 answer for each question.

Problems of solar and/or wind energy mentioned include
a. availability of flat land with 3000 foot in altitude for the solar panels, near gas plants
b. the wind turbines/solar panels being too expensive
c. no public support
d. intermittency, which means the renewables need natural gas power backup when it is not  windy or sunny

 

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