Solar Energy: An Overview Kenneth M. Klemow, Ph.D. Wilkes University.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

12.4 Sustainable Sources of Electricity (Pages )

Advertisements

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad BETTER WAYS OF USING SOLAR ENERGY Byby BOLLAM UMAMAHESWAR REDDY A VENKATA KOWSHIK.

 Solar energy is the result of thermonuclear fusion reactions deep within the sun.  Solar energy is the most abundant and most powerful energy source.

Topic 7 summary due: Wednesday, October 10 Describe the costs and benefits of two forms of alternative/renewable energy.

By: Nate White, Seth Johnston, Angelina Genelow, and Brooke Edwards.

Energy and Energy Resources

Geothermal Energy: An Overview Kenneth M. Klemow, Ph.D. Wilkes University Kenneth M. Klemow, Ph.D. Wilkes University.

Solar is the Solution By Lee Stopak. The World as we Know It Currently 85% of the worlds energy use comes from fossil fuels and natural gas. Not only.

Bellringer Classify each resource as renewable or nonrenewable: Oil

NONRENEWABLE AND RENEWABLE RESOURCES

NONRENEWABLE AND RENEWABLE RESOURCES. HMMMM.... Energy resources can be classified a renewable or nonrenewable What do you think nonrenewable resources.

Chapter 12: Conserving Resources

Solar and Wind Power The Future of Clean Energy

Advantages and Disadvantages of Energy Sources

Solar Energy: An Overview

Solar Power By: Christina Nahar. Solar Energy Potential The amount of solar energy that reaches the Earth’s surface every hour is greater than human kind’s.

Physics Energy Flow and Conservation of resources SOLAR ENERGY.

Man and Energy 2 Pongthep Suwanwaree, Ph.D. School of Biology Institute of Science Suranaree University of Technology 18 January 2005.

Forms of Energy. Ability to do work or cause change Produces Warmth Produces Light Produces Sound Produces Movement Produces Growth Powers Technology.

SOLAR ENERGY IN TURKEY Sustainability through Eco Management and Audit Scheme.

Energy S6E6.a Explain the role of the sun as the major source of energy and the sun’s relationship to wind and water energy. S6E6.b Identify renewable.

Section 15.3: Energy Resources

Balancing Act: Planning for a Sustainable Wisconsin Crispin Pierce, Ph.D. 28 December 2005.

Environmental Science: Toward a Sustainable Future Richard T. Wright Renewable Energy PPT by Clark E. Adams Chapter 14.

Resources Unit. Day 1 Objective: Objective: – I can explain the pros and cons of different types of nonrenewable energy sources.

Renewable energy resources are the sources that can be replaced / generated at the same rate that they are being utilised.

Environmental Science Environmental Science Solar Energy Lecture Notes.

Solar Energy: The Ultimate Renewable Resource. What is Solar Energy? Originates from nuclear fusion reactions in the sun Originates from nuclear fusion.

The Sun The sun is made up of 70% hydrogen, 28% helium, and 2% other small atoms. The estimated surface temperature of the sun is about 5800 o C.

SOLAR ENERGY Daniel Khan 607. Solar energy is the sun’s rays (or solar radiation) that reaches the Earth. For millions of years the radiant energy from.

A Sustainable Energy Future Renewable, Reliable, Clean, Efficient.

Solar Thermal Plants. Thermal Energy: Reliable source Reliable source Could potentially supply 10% U.S. energy demand Could potentially supply 10% U.S.

Energy, Power and Climate Change

Energy Resources A natural resource that can be converted by humans into other forms of energy in order to do useful work.

Renewable-energy Use in the United States. Solar Energy.

Renewable Energy and Conservation Chapter 13. Direct Solar Energy Solar energy distribution over the US.

Earth’s Changing Environment Lecture 15 Energy Conservation.

Earth’s Resources Chapter Sixteen: Natural Resources and Conservation 16.1 Natural Resources and Energy 16.2 Supplying Our Energy Needs 16.3 Resources.

1 TAKS Objective 5 Energy and Heat It Is All Around You…

Natural Resources. FOSSIL FUELS –Take millions of years to form –Form from ancient decaying organic/living material –three types: coal (hydrocarbon rock)

Solar Energy By: Stephanie Hunsberger and Diane Fisher.

Solar Energy- Photovoltaic Cells Amelia Romero.

Explain one disadvantage and one advantage of nuclear power

Chapter 13 Renewable Energy and Conservation. Overview of Chapter 13  Direct Solar Energy  Indirect Solar Energy  Wind  Biomass  Hydropower  Geothermal.

Energy Resources. What are Fossil Fuels? Fossil Fuels are energy rich substances formed from the remains of once living organisms. The 3 main fossil fuels.

Questions What is needed to produce electricity from wind energy on a large scale? SA: Ch: 5 Sec: 3 Part 2 “Alternative Resources” EQ: How do humans use.

Geothermal Energy: An Overview Kenneth M. Klemow, Ph.D. Wilkes University.

Today  Quiz  Notes (Only copy the pages with *)  Reading for homework- Due Wednesday.

Alternative Energy. Solar Power Passive Solar –Building design using sunlight for heating Photovoltaics –Turn sunlight into electricity Power Towers –Mirrors.

Renewable energy. Overview In 2008, about 19% of global final energy consumption came from renewables 13% is coming from traditional biomass Renewable.

Solar Energy Ashley Valera & Edrick Moreno Period 6.

Earth’s Resources Chapter Sixteen: Natural Resources and Conservation 16.1 Natural Resources and Energy 16.2 Supplying Our Energy Needs 16.3 Resources.

Chapter 13 Achieving Energy Sustainability. What is renewable energy? Renewable energy can be rapidly regenerated, and some can never be depleted, no.

Energy and resources review. Sally is choosing not to buy disposable paper plates and plastic silverware, and she refuses to buy vegetables wrapped in.

ENERGY. Where Does the Energy Go? Friction is a force that oppose motion between two surfaces that are touching. For a roller coaster car to move, energy.

Environmental Science Chapter 18 Review Biomass fuel – organic matter burned for energy. Energy Conservation – saving energy. Energy Efficiency – percentage.

Alternative Energy. What is energy? A.Energy is the ability to cause change. B.Energy from motion is kinetic energy. 1.Kinetic energy increases as an.

By:- Aliza Ibrahim RRIMT,Lko.. Low-temperature Solar Heat is Ideal for Many Industrial Processes. American Solar’s heating designs meet America’s largest.

Natural Resources. Renewable Resources: are ones that can be replaced in nature at a rate close to their rate of use Oxygen Trees Food Sunlight.

Nonrenewable Sources of Energy Vs Renewable Sources of Energy

NONRENEWABLE AND RENEWABLE RESOURCES

Module 39 Solar, Wind, Geothermal, and Hydrogen

Geothermal Energy: An Overview

Energy Sources.

Achieving Energy Sustainability

The ability to do work is?

Achieving Energy Sustainability

Renewable Energy and Conservation

Renewable Energy and Conservation

Presentation transcript:

Solar Energy: An Overview Kenneth M. Klemow, Ph.D. Wilkes University

Points to be covered Energetics of sunlight at the earth’s surface Direct uses of solar energy Types of solar electrical generation Current levels of solar electrical generation capacity worldwide and US. Benefits of solar power generation Disadvantages of solar

Solar energy vs. demand Total available3850 ZJ Worldwide energy consumption 0.50 ZJ

Solar energy is used in two ways Electrical generation Direct

Direct uses of solar energy © 2000 Geothermal Education Office ableEnergy Home heating n.com CookingLighting

Types of solar electrical generation Concentrating solar thermal (CST) Photovoltaic (PV) greenoptions.com

Photovoltaic cell

Forms of solar thermal electrical generation Concentrating Solar Power Tower

Forms of solar thermal electrical generation Solar parabolic collectors

Solar powered transportation Zephyr - solar airplane Solar powered car from Durham University

Solar Thermal vs PV Advantages for thermal –No need to generate electricity –Higher efficiency / energy density –Can last for decades Disadvantages for thermal –High weight associated with water –Freezing water expand, can burst pipes –Minor failure can totally destroy system –Pose hazards to migratory birds

© 2000 Geothermal Education Office Global Solar Thermal Capacity

© 2000 Geothermal Education Office

Trends in Global PV Solar

US Solar PV Energy Capacity

Benefits of solar power Renewable and sustainable Generally quiet to operate Conserves fossil fuels Can be implemented remotely Can be scaled from tiny applications (solar calculators) to very large (solar powered communities) Can prevent pollution caused by fossil fuels

Comparative life-cycle CO 2 emissions Energy sourceCO 2 / kWe Coal1.4 – 3.6 Natural gas0.6 – 2.0 PV solar0.07 – 0.18 Thermal solar0.08 – energy/environmental-impacts-solar-power.html

Existing and potential solar energy development > 1 million Americans use solar water heaters > 200,000 homes use photovoltaic systems. Enough electrical power could be generated in 100 m 2 area of desert southwest to supply US energy needs.

Drawbacks to solar power Heavy investment. High-latitude areas receive relatively little sunshine. Solar unreliable at night, during winter, and during cloudy periods. Storage difficult; relies on batteries that may leak chemicals. Some PV cells use heavy metals - toxic and difficult to recycle. Solar farms require much land, currently between 5 and 10 acres / megawatt.