Analyze the data and use it to answer the question.
Renewable Energy Data:
Renewable Energy Source
Efficiency (%)
Carbon Emissions (gCO2/kWh)
Lifecycle Analysis Score (1-10)
Solar PV
20-25
20
8
Wind
30-40
10
7
Hydro
80-90
5
9
Biomass
25-30
50
6
Geothermal
10-15
10
8
Based on the provided data tables on renewable energy sources, which energy plan would be most suitable for a region with abundant sunlight and limited land availability?
A.
Biomass energy with an efficiency range of 25-30% and a land use requirement of 20-40 acres/MW.
B.
Hydroelectric energy with an efficiency range of 80-90% and a land use requirement of 5-10 acres/MW.
C.
Solar energy with an efficiency range of 20-25% and a land use requirement of 8-10 acres/MW.
D.
Wind energy with an average efficiency of 35% and a land use requirement of 30-50 acres/MW.