Wind Energy:

Pros
1. Using more wind power would create more jobs in the industry. In
the United States alone, there are over 125,000 working in the
wind industry. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, wind
turbine service technicians are the fastest growing job in the US.
This means that many homeless or unemployed people could
suddenly have jobs to work in, which would help boost Hong
Kong’s economy and decrease poverty rates.
2. Wind power is a clean and renewable source of energy, and since
wind is not deplorable, it is an endless source of energy. Wind
energy helps reduce around 336 million metric tons of carbon
dioxide emissions annually, which is equivalent to 73 million cars.

Cons
1. Wind power is more expensive compared to natural gas and coal,
so poorer countries tend to rely on fossil fuels instead of wind.
2. Since wind farms are usually located in remote areas, the
electricity must be transmitted to cities, where it is needed most.
This means countries could have to build a whole new system of
electricity grids, which isn’t cost effective and very complicated.

Solar Energy:
Pros
1. Like wind power, solar power is clean, so no carbon dioxide
emissions are produced. Additionally, unlike most renewable
energy sources, solar power does not require water to operate,
which is useful in areas where water is limited.
2. In areas where space is limited, solar energy can be used in the
form of panels, which barely takes up any space. Using solar
panels also helps reduce your electricity bill, which is useful for
struggling families.

Cons
1. Since solar energy is dependant on sunlight, it becomes less useful
in areas where it is cloudier. Areas such as the UK would not be
suitable for solar energy since sunlight is not year-long.
2. Solar panels use lithium batteries, which means child labour was
used to mine the lithium. This means that if you are using solar
energy, you are also buying the lithium mined from children in
dangerous conditions.