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Page 1: Solar Energy By: Claire Thornborough. Solar Energy How does it work? Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic Two types of solar thermal energy: active and

Solar EnergyBy: Claire Thornborough

Page 2: Solar Energy By: Claire Thornborough. Solar Energy How does it work? Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic Two types of solar thermal energy: active and

Solar EnergyHow does it work?

Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic

Two types of solar thermal energy: active and passive.

Page 3: Solar Energy By: Claire Thornborough. Solar Energy How does it work? Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic Two types of solar thermal energy: active and

Types of Solar Thermal Energy

• Passive • Active

Page 4: Solar Energy By: Claire Thornborough. Solar Energy How does it work? Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic Two types of solar thermal energy: active and

Solar EnergyWhat is it best suited to do?

Best suited for heating but has other applications.

Water: sterilization and heating

Cooking

Transportation

Agriculture

Page 5: Solar Energy By: Claire Thornborough. Solar Energy How does it work? Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic Two types of solar thermal energy: active and

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

Page 6: Solar Energy By: Claire Thornborough. Solar Energy How does it work? Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic Two types of solar thermal energy: active and

Solar EnergyHow likely is it that we will be using it in the near future?

Currently in use.

Page 7: Solar Energy By: Claire Thornborough. Solar Energy How does it work? Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic Two types of solar thermal energy: active and

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

Page 8: Solar Energy By: Claire Thornborough. Solar Energy How does it work? Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic Two types of solar thermal energy: active and

Solar EnergyWhat are the environmental impacts?

Land use

Hazardous material

Life cycle global warming emissions

Page 9: Solar Energy By: Claire Thornborough. Solar Energy How does it work? Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic Two types of solar thermal energy: active and

Solar EnergyWhat are the economic impacts?

Creates jobs

Energy independence

Saves money

Incentive programs

Page 10: Solar Energy By: Claire Thornborough. Solar Energy How does it work? Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic Two types of solar thermal energy: active and

Solar EnergyRecommendations for sustainable energy for the future?

Page 11: Solar Energy By: Claire Thornborough. Solar Energy How does it work? Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic Two types of solar thermal energy: active and

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?

Page 12: Solar Energy By: Claire Thornborough. Solar Energy How does it work? Solar thermal vs. solar photovoltaic Two types of solar thermal energy: active and

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/