Question 1
Figure:Electricity generation in Costa Rica by energy source (1990-2016)
Identify one possible reason why there has been a change in the quantity of electricity generated from wind as shown in Figure 9(a).
Figure:Electricity generation in Costa Rica by energy source (1990-2016)
Identify one possible reason why there has been a change in the quantity of electricity generated from wind as shown in Figure 9(a).
improved/cheaper technology;
change in environmental values / increase in popularity; greater awareness of benefits of using wind power; government policy / to achieve country's goal to become carbon neutral; increasing demand due to growing population
Do not accept 'wind power is renewable/unlimited/more sustainable/a green energy source/more viable over the long term/produces less pollution'. Do not accept 'changes in wind current'.
Do not accept only 'greater investment/funds available for wind power/renewables'.