Solar EnergyBy: Claire Thornborough

Solar EnergyHow 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 EnergyWhat is it best suited to do?

Best suited for heating but has other applications.

Water: sterilization and heating

Cooking

Transportation

Agriculture

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

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

Currently in use.

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

Solar EnergyWhat are the environmental impacts?

Land use

Hazardous material

Life cycle global warming emissions

Solar EnergyWhat are the economic impacts?

Creates jobs

Energy independence

Saves money

Incentive programs

Solar EnergyRecommendations for sustainable energy for the future?

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?

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/