Integration of Renewable Energy Systems MCQs December 23, 2025July 15, 2024 by u930973931_answers 50 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. Which renewable energy source is derived from the sun’s radiation? (A) Wind (B) Solar (C) Hydroelectric (D) Geothermal 2. Which technology converts sunlight directly into electricity? (A) Solar thermal (B) Concentrated solar power (CSP) (C) Photovoltaic (PV) (D) Solar hot water heating 3. What is the primary advantage of wind energy? (A) High reliability (B) Low initial cost (C) Minimal environmental impact (D) Predictable power generation 4. Which renewable energy source depends on the natural movement of water? (A) Tidal (B) Biomass (C) Geothermal (D) Hydroelectric 5. Which renewable energy source involves capturing methane from decaying organic material? (A) Wind (B) Solar (C) Biomass (D) Geothermal 6. Which factor limits the widespread adoption of solar energy? (A) Availability of sunlight (B) High maintenance costs (C) Land requirement (D) Energy storage challenges 7. What is a key challenge for integrating wind energy into the power grid? (A) Limited resource availability (B) Variable and intermittent nature (C) High installation costs (D) Land use conflicts 8. What technology is used to store energy generated by renewable sources for later use? (A) Battery storage (B) Flywheels (C) Compressed air energy storage (D) All of the above 9. Which renewable energy source has the highest energy density? (A) Biomass (B) Wind (C) Solar (D) Hydroelectric 10. Which country is the largest producer of wind energy globally? (A) China (B) United States (C) Germany (D) India 11. What is the primary advantage of geothermal energy? (A) High energy density (B) Low environmental impact (C) Consistent power generation (D) Wide geographic availability 12. Which renewable energy source is most dependent on geographical location? (A) Biomass (B) Tidal (C) Wind (D) Geothermal 13. Which renewable energy technology requires the least amount of land area per unit of energy produced? (A) Solar PV (B) Wind turbines (C) Hydroelectric dams (D) Biomass power plants 14. Which renewable energy source is derived from oceanic tides and waves? (A) Tidal (B) Wave (C) Ocean thermal (D) Marine current 15. What is the primary advantage of using biomass for energy production? (A) Low emissions (B) Abundant supply (C) Suitable for small-scale applications (D) Easily transported 16. What is the biggest challenge with integrating large-scale solar farms into the grid? (A) Energy storage (B) High installation costs (C) Land use conflicts (D) Grid stability 17. Which renewable energy source is typically associated with biofuels? (A) Biomass (B) Geothermal (C) Solar (D) Wind 18. What is the main drawback of using hydroelectric power? (A) High operational costs (B) Limited reservoir sites (C) Environmental impacts (D) Dependence on rainfall 19. Which renewable energy source is most suitable for decentralized energy production? (A) Geothermal (B) Biomass (C) Wind (D) Solar 20. What technology is used to convert the mechanical energy of wind into electricity? (A) Inverter (B) Turbine (C) Generator (D) Battery 21. Which renewable energy source can provide a constant baseload power supply? (A) Solar (B) Wind (C) Biomass (D) Geothermal 22. Which renewable energy source has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions during operation? (A) Wind (B) Biomass (C) Geothermal (D) Solar 23. What is a major disadvantage of using ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC)? (A) High efficiency (B) Limited geographic applicability (C) Low maintenance costs (D) Dependence on water temperature differentials 24. Which renewable energy source is most suitable for remote off-grid locations? (A) Wind (B) Biomass (C) Solar (D) Hydroelectric 25. Which renewable energy source requires significant water resources for its operation? (A) Wind (B) Solar (C) Hydroelectric (D) Biomass 26. What is a significant challenge for the widespread adoption of tidal energy? (A) High initial investment (B) Limited suitable locations (C) Variable power output (D) Land use conflicts 27. Which renewable energy technology is associated with pumped storage systems? (A) Wind (B) Solar (C) Hydroelectric (D) Biomass 28. What is a key advantage of using solar thermal technology over photovoltaic cells? (A) Higher efficiency (B) Lower maintenance costs (C) Greater reliability (D) More suitable for small-scale applications 29. Which renewable energy source is most commonly used in developing countries for cooking and heating? (A) Solar (B) Biomass (C) Geothermal (D) Wind 30. What is the primary disadvantage of using biofuels for transportation? (A) High production costs (B) Limited availability (C) Greenhouse gas emissions (D) Engine compatibility issues 31. Which renewable energy source has the shortest payback period in terms of energy invested? (A) Solar (B) Wind (C) Geothermal (D) Biomass 32. What is a major challenge associated with integrating high levels of solar PV into the grid? (A) Energy storage (B) Land availability (C) Grid stability (D) Maintenance costs 33. Which renewable energy source has the highest capacity factor? (A) Wind (B) Solar (C) Geothermal (D) Biomass 34. What is the main drawback of using concentrated solar power (CSP) technology? (A) High water consumption (B) Limited availability of suitable locations (C) High maintenance costs (D) Low efficiency 35. Which renewable energy source is inherently intermittent? (A) Biomass (B) Geothermal (C) Tidal (D) Wind 36. What technology is used to convert wave energy into electricity? (A) Turbine (B) Solar panels (C) Oscillating water column (D) Stirling engine 37. Which renewable energy source is suitable for both heating and electricity generation? (A) Wind (B) Solar (C) Geothermal (D) Biomass 38. What is a significant environmental impact associated with large-scale hydroelectric projects? (A) Land degradation (B) Air pollution (C) Groundwater contamination (D) Noise pollution 39. Which renewable energy source is primarily limited by the availability of suitable transmission infrastructure? (A) Wind (B) Solar (C) Biomass (D) Geothermal 40. What is a key challenge for integrating biomass energy into urban areas? (A) High emission levels (B) Supply chain logistics (C) Land use conflicts (D) Noise pollution 41. Which renewable energy technology is associated with net metering policies? (A) Solar (B) Wind (C) Geothermal (D) Biomass 42. What is a major disadvantage of using small-scale wind turbines for electricity generation? (A) High installation costs (B) Noise pollution (C) Low efficiency (D) Land use conflicts 43. Which renewable energy source has the potential to reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels? (A) Solar (B) Biomass (C) Wind (D) Geothermal 44. What technology is used to harness energy from marine currents? (A) Tidal barrage (B) Hydrofoil (C) Oscillating water column (D) Tidal stream generator 45. Which renewable energy source has the lowest environmental impact during operation? (A) Biomass (B) Wind (C) Solar (D) Geothermal 46. What is a primary concern regarding the environmental impact of large-scale solar farms? (A) Noise pollution (B) Habitat disruption (C) Water contamination (D) Air quality degradation 47. Which renewable energy source has the highest energy return on investment (EROI)? (A) Solar (B) Wind (C) Geothermal (D) Biomass 48. What is a significant challenge associated with integrating decentralized solar PV systems into the grid? (A) Grid stability (B) High installation costs (C) Land use conflicts (D) Energy storage 49. Which renewable energy source has the longest operational lifespan for power generation facilities? (A) Wind (B) Solar (C) Biomass (D) Geothermal 50. What is a primary advantage of using renewable energy sources over fossil fuels? (A) Lower emissions (B) Higher energy density (C) More reliable power supply (D) Lower production costs