Monthly Archives: September 2009

Why is solar energy a renewable resource and also some advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy?

Please tell me some disadvantages and advantages of using solar energy. I also need to know why it is a renewable resource. Can you also tell me how much of of solar energy is left and how long it will … Continue reading

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Is this a good opening paragraph for a environmental science essay on renewable energy.?

Essay Prompt…What is the most important environmental problem we face and why? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. I believe the most telling environmental problem that the United States (and many other countries) will face in the near future will be the transition away from … Continue reading

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Out of geothermal energy, wind energy & solar energy.. which is the best renewable energy source?

Which out of geothermal energy, wind energy & solar energy is the best renewable energy source? The best renewable source in Canada by the way. This is the wrong section, but a lot of people answer here so I thought … Continue reading

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Why not install photovoltaic solar panels and get the energy monkey off your back?

In CA. a 40% purchase rebate offsets the initial cost. Also, you can finance into your mortage and defer the rest into no power bill for 25 years (the warrented life of the panels), and write off the loan interest. … Continue reading

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Can someone help me understand this statement about Solar Energy?

So I’m reading this article on Wikipedia about Solar Energy. I have to do this project about biofuels, and solar energy is one of them. It says: "Solar technologies are broadly characterized as either passive or active depending on the … Continue reading

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How much energy does a solar panel generate?

How big would the solar panel be to generate that amount of energy? Thanks for your help!! ! i think u get about 1 watt per square foot

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What should i do in the summer with my solar panels energy?

I want to install solar panels for hot water, but my question is what you suggest i can do when its summer and i dont need so much hot water? I will use this water to warm a factory and … Continue reading

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Why aren’t we using solar/wind/geo-thermal energy???

Why the heck aren’t we (we as in everybody) using solar energy if there’s global warming??? Or some wind power, even though its not as effective, or how about geo-thermal??? it SO stupid!! Europe is starting to use alternative energy, … Continue reading

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How much funding is needed for the 20k solar dish system being introduced in CA by stirling energy systems?

Stirling Energy Systems Inc. introduced a new solar power energy concept using parabolic dishes to focus heat from the sun and then transfer the heat to a stirling engine to produce electricity ( Solar- Electric). They worked with DOE and … Continue reading

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Describe all of the renewable energy alternatives: wind power, solar energy, and biomass fermentation?

o What are some challenges with using and managing wind power, solar energy, and biomass fermentation as alternative renewable energy resources? o Name at least one other renewable energy resource. o Include a response to the following: Nonrenewable energy resources … Continue reading

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