The drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions means that many governments are trying to decarbonise electricity generation. But some renewables only generate electricity when conditions are right; they are also location-dependent and often face opposition from local residents. From wind, to solar, biomass, HEP, tidal and geothermal power-as well as explaining how different renewables are used to generate electricity, this video examines the pros and cons of each energy source. Used together with the "Electricity Generation: Non-Renewables" video, it will encourage students to consider whether 100% renewable electricity is realistic.

Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 04, 2015.

History of Electricity Generation --(5:22) -- The Pros and Cons of Wind -- (6:21) -- The Pros and Cons of Hydro-Electric Power -- (6:20) -- The Pros and Cons of Tidal Energy -- (5:53) -- The Pros and Cons of Solar Energy -- (5:28) -- The Pros and Cons of Biomass -- (6:18) -- The Pros and Cons of Biogas -- (3:15) -- The Pros and Cons of Geothermal Power -- (3:23) -- Credits: Electricity Generation: Renewables -- (0:57).