#15 - Specific Reference, Author's Perspective

[Chandler H]

Author's Perspective (AP), Specific Reference (SR)
(See the complete passage discussion here: viewtopic.php?f=895&t=38305)

The correct answer choice is (A).

The justification for the correct answer can be found in lines 9-16: renewable energy sources, which includes solar radiation, are available in "virtually all geographic regions." Also, throughout the passage, the author stresses the importance of profitability with regards to renewable energy.

[lilmissunshine]

Hello,

Could you explain why (A) is correct? I only found supporting evidence for the first half in line 19-21: "Technologies for the successful long-term exploitation of these resources, however, are not always implemented successfully". But I'm having trouble justifying the second half of the answer choice - "these systems can be implemented profitably in many countries". Where can I locate this in the passage?

Thank you very much!

[James Finch]

Hi Lil Miss Sunshine,

The example used in the third paragraph also support answer choice (A), despite being about wind energy. The scope of the passage concerns all renewable energy sources, as the first paragraph explains, and uses the Brazilian solar example as illustrative of mistakes to avoid, and the Danish/Indian example as a model to emulate, when planning any renewable energy project. Thus we can infer the author believes that by "recognizing the importance of local involvement at all levels" any renewable energy project, including solar, can have "a good chance of remaining competitive and profitable for the long run." (Lines 59-62).

Hope this helps!