solar energy by: claire thornborough. solar energy how does it work? solar thermal vs. solar...
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Solar EnergyBy: Claire Thornborough
Solar EnergyHow does it work?
Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic
Two types of solar thermal energy: active and passive.
Types of Solar Thermal Energy
• Passive • Active
Solar EnergyWhat is it best suited to do?
Best suited for heating but has other applications.
Water: sterilization and heating
Cooking
Transportation
Agriculture
Solar EnergyHow realistic is this energy currently?
Currently in use in many countries http://1bog.org/blog/top-10-countries-using-solar-power/
Long Island Solar Farm
Cost
Solar EnergyHow likely is it that we will be using it in the near future?
Currently in use.
Solar EnergyWhat are the advantages and disadvantages?
AdvantagesSunlight is free and infinitely renewableNo polluting emissionsRarely need maintenanceLower utility billsCreates jobs
DisadvantagesNeeds sunlightCan be expensiveNeeds a lot of space
Solar EnergyWhat are the environmental impacts?
Land use
Hazardous material
Life cycle global warming emissions
Solar EnergyWhat are the economic impacts?
Creates jobs
Energy independence
Saves money
Incentive programs
Solar EnergyRecommendations for sustainable energy for the future?
Review questionsWhat's the difference between solar thermal
and solar photovoltaic?
What are the 2 types of solar thermal energy and how do they work?
What are 2 environmental impacts?
What is an advantage and disadvantage? (other than the fact that it uses/needs sunlight)
How many people were employed by the solar industry in 2011?
sources http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-does-solar-power-work/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_cell
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_energy#Development.2C_deployment_and_economics
http://www.nrdc.org/energy/renewables/solar.asp
http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/public-benefits-of-renewable.html#jobs
http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/blog/earth_to_power/2013/10/solar-power-industry-says-economic.html?page=all
http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/#benefitsandimpacts
http://www.solareworld.com/2012/11/12/how-solar-energy-can-help-the-economy/
http://www.solarpowerinc.net/Page.aspx?PageID=37
http://1bog.org/blog/top-10-countries-using-solar-power/