ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY WRITTEN BY: ALMAZ HAMID Renewable energy is a type of energy in which all its resources come from water, sunlight and waste materials. Renewable energy is environmentally friendly because non-renewable resources, such as oil, are not involved. This will eliminate the emission of sulfur dioxide into the air when oil is burned and this will reduce global warming. The two types of renewable energy that I will mention in this essay are hydroelectric power and solar energy. Hydropower is a type of energy that relies heavily on water to produce electricity. Solar energy is a type of renewable energy where it relies heavily on UV rays to function. Scotland is known for its use of hydroelectric power. For hydroelectric power to work, it is necessary to build dams in lakes and install flood gates. Sluice gates can be closed to retain water within dams. This method is used to save water and the water will be used during the professional...