Author Question: California is ranked high both in total renewable energy (2) and in renewable energy not including ... (Read 146 times)

dalyningkenk · **on:** Jul 28, 2018

California is ranked high both in total renewable energy (2) and in renewable energy not including hydroelectricity (1).( Why should there be any difference between these two at all? Explain using specific examples to illustrate your points.

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Question 2

Explain why California is so prominent in the use of renewable energy sources.

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komodo7 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Hydroelectricity is just one sort of renewable. Wind energy, focused solar energy,
and photovoltaic electricity are other examples of renewables. California does have many
rivers and large dams such as Shasta Dam and Folsom dam (among around 40 others). As
a result, California has extensive hydroelectric resources as well as large numbers of days of
sunlight.

Answer to Question 2

California has a Mediterranean climate and has a comparatively large number of
days of sunlight. It is also home to many natural wonders. This latter point has convinced
many Californians that nature is worth protecting, while the natural resources available made
it relatively easy to implement renewables.