Solar Energy By: Claire Thornborough

Solar Energy How 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 Energy What is it best suited to do? Best suited for heating but has other applications. Water: sterilization and heating Cooking Transportation Agriculture

Solar Energy How realistic is this energy currently? Currently in use in many countries Long Island Solar Farm Cost

Solar Energy How likely is it that we will be using it in the near future? Currently in use.

Solar Energy What are the advantages and disadvantages? Advantages Sunlight is free and infinitely renewable No polluting emissions Rarely need maintenance Lower utility bills Creates jobs Disadvantages Needs sunlight Can be expensive Needs a lot of space

Solar Energy What are the environmental impacts? Land use Hazardous material Life cycle global warming emissions

Solar Energy What are the economic impacts? Creates jobs Energy independence Saves money Incentive programs

Solar Energy Recommendations for sustainable energy for the future?

Review questions What'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?

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