In short - 

1. Nuclear 
Advantages: endless supply, cost effective, low carbon
Disadvantages: Extremely volatile, can have disastrous consequences in the event of a leak (ex. Hiroshima)

2. Solar Power
Adv: Low maintenance, easy to install, no carbon
Dis: Expensive, needs sun so doesn’t work for everywhere

3. Hydro Energy
Adv: Lots of ocean! So it is reliable 
Dis: Can be costly, may cause drought/cannot be used in water scarce areas 

4. Biomass Energy
Adv: Widely available, less rubbish in landfill, less expensive, carbon neutral 
Dis: Methane pollution, deforestation 

5. Geothermal Energy 
Adv: Reliable, naturally occurring so no fossil fuel required 
Dis: Location restricted, digging for this process may release harmful gases that are stored underground, cost, earthquakes 

6. Wind Energy 
Adv: Cost effective, job creation, renewable
Dis: Fluctuations of wind, NIMBYism, threat to wildlife habitats 

Hope this helps!

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