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A Comparative Analysis of Power Generation Technologies in the Philippines Metric Coal Plant Gas Plant Solar Plant Wind Turbine Hydropower Plant Capital Cost $1,000–$3,000/kW $1,000–$1,500/kW $800–$1,500/kW $1,200–$1,700/kW $1,500–$5,000/kW Operating Cost Moderate ($30–$40/MWh) Moderate ($20–$50/MWh) Low ($5–$15/MWh) Low ($15–$30/MWh) Low to Moderate ($20–$40/MWh) Fuel Source Imported/local coal Imported LNG/natural gas Sunlight (free) Wind (free) River/Water flow (free) Capacity Factor High (40–85%) High (50–70%) Low (10–25%) Moderate (25–35%) High (40–90%) Environmental Impact High emissions (CO2, SOx, NOx) Moderate emissions (CO2, lower than coal) Low (minimal emissions, land use concerns) Low (minimal emissions, visual/noise impacts) Low (disrupts ecosystems, flooding risks) Energy Storage Needs None None High (required for nighttime supply) High (required during low wind periods) Low (natural storage via reservoirs) Lifespan 40–50 years 20–30 years 20–25 years 20–25 years 50–100 y...

Powering the Future- A Morally Responsible Look at Energy Choices In our pursuit of development, the choice of energy sources carries profound implications for the environment, economy, and humanity. Each option—coal, gas, solar, and wind—offers unique advantages and disadvantages, particularly when considering costs, capacity, environmental impacts, and societal implications. Comprehensive Comparison of Energy Sources Below is a table summarizing key metrics for coal, gas, solar, and wind power plants: Metric Coal Plant Gas Plant Solar Plant Wind Plant Initial Cost Moderate to High (~$1,500–$3,500/kW) Moderate (~$900–$1,500/kW) High (~$1,000–$4,000/kW) Moderate to High (~$1,300–$2,600/kW) Operating Cost High (Fuel and maintenance-intensive) Moderate (Fuel and maintenance costs) Low (Minimal maintenance, no fuel cost) Low (Minimal maintenance, no fuel cost) Capacity Factor ~50–70% ~40–60% ~20–30% ~30–40% Lifespan ~30–50 years ~30–50 years ~25–30 years ~20–25 years Environmental Impact ...