REVIEW Twister With A Twist!
THE SUN
Sun Affects Many Things Wind (heating of land) Water (water cycle) Biomass (growth of plants, decomposition) We feel and use many things that the sun has touched, BUT can we use it directly?
Solar Energy (Hawewe Ikehu)
Sun Details Energy is in sun’s rays (solar radiation) Solar radiation gives thermal energy
Hawaiians & the Sun Dried Kapa Pili Grass for Thatch Salt Ponds
Solar in Hawaii Lanai Molokai Maui Kauai Oahu Hawaii Ocean Hydro Geothermal Biomass Solar Wind Source: “A Catalog of Potential Sites for Renewable Energy in Hawaii” by Global Energy Concepts, LLC, Dec. 2006
Catching Solar Energy Solar Thermal Photovoltaic
Renewable Energy Solar Thermal
Solar Thermal Solar Thermal – Uses sun’s thermal energy to heat a space or liquid.
Solar Thermal Power Plant Parabolic trough
Solar thermal power plant Solar Dish
Solar thermal power plant Solar power tower Solar melts steel
Activity – Solar Cooker Each student build solar marshmallow cooker.
Photovoltaic Renewable Energy
Photovoltaic – Changes light into electricity Photo..WHAT?? Photo -- light Voltaic -- voltage Photovoltaic – Changes light into electricity
Photovoltaic Panel Changes sunlight into electricity Called a Solar Cell or PV Each cell made from materials like those in a computer chip How cells works
Demo – Solar Cells/Panels Pass out solar cells Pass out mini solar panels to show cells connected
Renewable Energy Solar Panel Usage
Solar Powered Motorcycle Solar Powered Kayak Solar Powered Electric Bike Solar Powered Charger Solar Powered Motorcycle
The Solar Sailor Solar Powered Underwater Vehicle
Lighted Kiosk Hilo, Hawaii Kona Gymnasium Kona, Hawaii PV Solar In Hawaii Renewable Energy Lighted Kiosk Hilo, Hawaii Kona Gymnasium Kona, Hawaii NOAA Whale Sanctuary Kihei, Maui
Ford Island Building Pearl Harbor, O’ahu Castle High School Kaneohe, O’ahu Nanakuli High School Building A Waianae, O’ahu Ford Island Building Pearl Harbor, O’ahu
Hokule’a – Solar Panels
What are the Good & Bad things about Solar?
GOOD BAD Solar energy is free and unlimited Basically no impact to environment PV arrays are easily installed BAD No generators for PV No water pollution Sun doesn’t always shine PV only 10% efficient as of 2007, so need lots of panels No air pollution Manufacturing cells uses up silicon and makes some waste products. Need converters and storage system for home use.
Activity – Solar Car Solar Car Instructions