Essays on Solar Energy

Now with students help we can create better buildings to save energy and money for colleges and universities. Students have a big impact on campuses, and should be told what they can do to reduce energy usage. The following are examples of how students can get into energy reduction.Unplug electronics – Everything that can be unplugged should be unplugged. Even while not in use, devices still use energy.Switch to CFLs – Any lights that use compact fluorescent bulbs will save…...

Students of the South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI) Chair in Carbon Materials and Technology in the Institute of Applied Materials are developing novel materials and creative new uses for old materials in this field (Badenhorst H, 2014). Carbon black reclaimed from recycled scrap tyres is being employed in a variety of solar collectors, while graphite nanoparticles are being drawn on as additives in solar energy storage devices.According to New growth Path Accord 4, Green Accord (2011), “In recycling, there…...

In today’s World, needs of energy consumption has increased for people due to rapidly increasing population.This increasing affect people’s life, sometimes in bad sometimes in good way. If people use renewable energy, it will be beneficial for humanity and environment. But, the bad sides of it; there are a lot of energy consumption which affects nature in a bad way. In this article below, I will provide you this bad affects and how can be solve them for my hometown.…...

1. LITERATURE REVIEWThe agricultural produces that were harvested, they initially have high water content in them which needs to be reduced in order to be stored for a longer period of time. The reduction of the water content in the produce to approximately 20% will prevent the development of mold, yeast, bacterial and enzymes that causes spoilage in the produce. The drying process is one of the methods used to dry in order to reduce wastage of the produce. During…...

Abstract:Decentralized force the executives is utilized for different pv and battery units in islanded microgrid. Control system is proposed for every unit with the end goal that to keep up load sharing among various units and adjusting power in small scale network by considering pv generation and SOC of batteries. With the assistance of decentralized force the executives to directs transport voltage during change of burdens, climatic conditions, for example, irradiance and temperature, unsettling influences from exchanging tasks. To accomplish…...

PV systems have many advantages:Image Fewer blackouts—PV systems are less likely than other sources of electricity to suffer power failures. This makes PV systems popular in healthcare settings.Image Low operations and maintenance cost—Most of the financial cost of PV systems is in the initial equipment cost. Properly designed and installed PV systems have low operations and maintenance (O&M) costs. This makes systems more cost-effective with a greater return on investment (ROI).Image Increased efficiency at high altitudes—PV systems have increased efficiency…...

State Renewable Portfolio StandardsResearching state energy policies one can look back as far as the 1960s when solar-voltaic cells were taking small technological steps in research but were largely seen as gimmicks. Despite this, only within the last 20 years has solar energy become a realistic replacement to nonrenewable sources such as natural gas. Research from 1984, has laid the foundation for early state policy conditions (Sawyer, S 1982). Sawyer notes that state energy plans started to gain popularity over…...

Today many power plants use fossil fuels as source of heat for boiling water. The produced steam from the boiling water rotates a turbine thus driving a generator to generate electricity. However, new inventions of power stations exist with concentrated solar power systems where the sun is the heat source. Concentrating solar power technologies uses mirrors to focus the light energy of the sun and convert it into heat to produce steam for driving a turbine that generates electric power.For…...

In recent decades it is undeniable that solar energy has made advancements and progress in its technology. Each year it becomes more efficient and an increasingly viable alternative to non-renewables for global electricity production. Similar to other technologies like GPS, the United States has used subsidies and publically funded research to advance clean and renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind and geothermal. My research will focus solely on solar power production and storage.A difficultly in comparing a renewable technology,…...

According to Partain & Fraas (3), the history of the solar cells seems to be quite interesting. From the findings of Edmond Becquerel which took place in 1839, humanity was presented with a scenario where two different brass plates that were immersed in liquid resulted in the production of a continuous current when linked to sunlight. It is widely believed that this orientation is what led to what we now know as copper-cuprous oxide thin film solar cell (Partain &…...

The bloom box is currently in its introductory stage of the product life cycle (pg 190). There are a few companies testing out large scale models but they are still working out the kinks and working to drive down the cost and price for consumers. Fortunately for Bloom many States offer tax incentives that help lower the cost but those incentives could be cut and the future of the Bloom Box is far from certain. The rate of adoption (pg.…...

All life on Earth depends on energy from the sun. Solar energy is the source of energy for photosynthesis. It provides the warmth necessary for plants and animals to survive. The heat from the sun causes water on the Earth's surface to evaporate and form clouds that eventually provide fresh rainwater. Solar energy is the result of thermonuclear fusion reactions deep within the sun. These reactions produce so much energy that they keep the surface temperature of the sun at…...

What does it cost to turn on a light switch, run the TV all day, or take a long hot shower? How many hours a day, week, or year do we have to work just to pay for the gas in our cars, air conditioning and heating in our homes, or storage of old leftover food in our refrigerators? How early could a person retire if he never had to pay an electric bill his entire life? How many people…...

The radiation from the sun comprises of 46% visible light and 49% Infrared Waves. There has been an increasing demand for heat barrier films in the recent times. These films are fixed to the windows and reduce the transmission of infrared radiation. The most popular films are those which are able to reduce the transmission of infrared radiation while still allowing visible light to pass through. As almost half of the solar energy comes from infrared region i.e. 800nm to…...

Nowadays, energy has been described as a basic need in human life. For example, when driving to work, I need electricity from using a computer to lighting, using air conditioning, etc. In this example, it is clear that we need a lot of electrical or petroleum energy to complete it. Today's industry is becoming more and more developed, and the energy demand for industrial development is also extremely great. (Colin A. Carter and Henry I. Miller, 2012)The energy on Earth…...

Energy crisis means shortage of energy that made by human. This usually involves a shortage of oil, electricity or other natural resources. Energy crisis often leads to economic recession. From the consumer's point of view, the rise in the price of petroleum products used by cars or other means of transportation has reduced consumer confidence and increased their spending. The energy crisis is imminent. The modernization of the world economy benefits from the extensive application of fossil energy, such as…...

RADIATION SHIELDING:The biggest challenge we would have, if we launch our settlement near Ganymede, is the Radiation. Just above the Earth’s atmosphere, there is some deadly radiation which may cause many problems for the human life nearby. To stop the radiation, we would create an artificial layer of shielding using the metals available in space and earth. We would also use the alloys which would be very useful. To mitigate this challenge there would be some deep space vehicles, which…...

As the world moves further with technology, the next big step will be the introduction of solar-powered cars. For years, cars have relied on oil, for gasoline, their primary form of power. The United States, only being able to produce so much oil, has relied on importing it from other countries. 63% of all oil is used as fuel (gasoline) for automobiles (Perkins, "Production" 6). With increasing use of automobiles in everyday life, the U.S has not been able to…...

The radiation from the sun comprises of 46% visible light and 49% Infrared Waves. There has been an increasing demand for heat barrier films in the recent times. These films are fixed to the windows and reduce the transmission of infrared radiation. The most popular films are those which are able to reduce the transmission of infrared radiation while still allowing visible light to pass through. As almost half of the solar energy comes from infrared region i.e. 800nm to 1100nm…...

An energy crisis is one that affects the economy because of a shortage of energy supplies or rising prices. This usually involves shortages of oil, electricity or other natural resources. The shortage of these resources can lead to a national economic recession.What causes the energy crisis? Because people use many non-renewable resource like the oil, natural gas. And people don’t have other resource to replace this to use in our daily life. The earth itself is resource-limited, and our overuse…...

India is the third largest producer and third largest consumer of electricity across globe. Generally power outlook from fossil fuel sources, specifically in the part of oil and gas. On the other hand, the possibility of getting energy from renewable power sources has an uplifting standpoint because of the abundant accessibility of such assets in different pieces of the nation. Out of all these practical assets, solar, wind and biomass energy are a portion of the fields were over a…...

Renewable energy is more hygienic than fossil fuels. One being, it will last a whole lot longer in the future. Coal energy will be more expensive then renewable energy. There are two types of renewable energy and they are wind and solar energy. This energy will be safer for the environment. Renewable energy provides better air quality because fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide when it is burned and that causes damage to the environment including air pollution and climate change.In…...

Our world today is currently locked in debate. One that will affect the future generations to come for hundreds of years. The question that has sparked the curiosity of so many is, “Is solar energy really the answer to our energy crisis?” For starters, let’s begin with the question of, “What is this energy crisis everyone is talking about? What does this crisis entail, and is it even real?” Many people may be asking themselves these exact questions. Let it…...

Throughout history, the efforts of agriculture are based on solar radiation to nurture and maintain the crops. However, we have only recently developed the ability to exploit the incredible power of the sun. The technologies obtained have promising consequences for the future of renewable energy sources and sustainability. The conversion of energy directly from sunlight into electricity is what is called Solar Power, either with the use of photovoltaic (PV), concentrated solar power or both. Concentrated power system uses lenses…...

Solar energy technologies (SETs) supply energy with less environmental hazards than oil, natural gas or coal. SETs are often overlooked because of initial start-up costs and aesthetics. As technology progresses, the costs are projected to decrease, thus becoming more accessible for businesses and homeowners alike. The steam turns a turbine, thus generating electricity. Solar thermal power is mainly utilized on a large scale by state governments to supply power to cities and neighborhoods. Photovoltaic (PV) cells absorb photons from light…...