Solar Power
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
SOLAR ENERGY IS THE SUN'S RAYS THAT REACH THE EARTH
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Solar energy is the sun's rays (solar radiation) that reach the earth. This energy can be converted into heat and electricity.
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CURRENT USES
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When converted to thermal energy, solar energy can be used to heat water for use in homes, buildings, or swimming pools; to heat spaces inside homes, greenhouses, and other buildings; and to heat fluids to high temperatures to operate a turbine to generate electricity.
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ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
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Solar energy systems do not produce air pollutants or carbon dioxide.
When located on buildings, solar energy systems have minimal impact on the environment.
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Some big businesses and companies use solar energy but it is not as common for regular people to obtain solar energy.
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Cons: Expensive,Intermittent,
Energy Storage is Expensive,Requires Space
Pros: Renewable,Abundant,Sustainable,
Environmentally Friendly,Good Availability,
Many Applications,Silent,Low Maintenance
And many more
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