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Photovoltaic Panels Contribution to Generate Electricity and Reducing CO2 Emissions
Executive Summary The increased use of energy has culminated in environmental pollution because of the characteristic release of green house gases in the atmosphere. There are two types of energy; renewable and non renewable sources. Renewable sources are the most ideal because they can never be exhausted and they do not emit any pollutants to the environment. As non renewable energy resources become depleted, global nations are exploring other energy options that would cater for their diverse energy needs without undermining the quality of the environment. Increasingly, solar energy is being explored in the United Sates as it is the most readily available. Most importantly, technological research indicates that it greatly reduces the amount of carbon dioxide that is released in the environment. To harness this energy, photovoltaic Panels are employed. The importance of photovoltaic panels in harnessing solar energy has prompted the initiation of certain developments in order to enhance their efficiency and make them economically competitive. Currently, tests are underway to determine the effectiveness of photovoltaic cells that are made from silicon. Future plans are focusing on the need to reduce relative costs in a bid to enhance economic viability. These work by converting the protons form solar energy to electricity. This form of energy has been preferred because it is not only harmless but also clean and secure for domestic use. Besides the respective photovoltaic panels, the users need rechargeable batteries and DC and AC converters. The purpose of this study is to review photovoltaic cells and underscore how these generate electricity and reduce the emission of carbon dioxide and other green house gases.
Letter of Transmittal Academic programs have distinctive requirements that students need to satisfy in order to attain the skills and knowledge that are important for effective functioning. It can not be disputed that the relative skills and knowledge are essential because they enable one to avoid work related problems that might have far reaching implications on the work environment and human health. At this point in time, one of the course requirements was to develop a scientific report that addressed environmental needs. The name of the report is Photovoltaic Panels Contribution to Generating Electricity and Reducing Carbon dioxide Emissions. This report was assigned on (insert date). As the name of the study suggests, its main purpose is to review the photovoltaic panels and determine how they are used to generate electrical energy and reduce the emissions of carbon dioxide in the environment. It can not be disputed that energy concerns are at the center stage of economic production and improvement of the quality of life of the American population. To attain sustainable development however, energy consumption needs to put in consideration the emergent environmental needs. This report focuses on reconciling the inherent gaps between energy needs and environmental concerns. This is attained by analyzing the option of use of renewable energy. To enhance coherence, the report is divided in different subtopics that address certain concerns exhaustively. The background segment provides a preview of the state of energy needs in the US. This is followed by an exploration of the effects of the renewable energy resources on the environment. It then proceeds to analysis of photovoltaic cells and their working mechanism. Finally, it underscores the role of the respective panels in generating energy and reducing CO2 and other emissions. This report used various secondary sources that detail the findings of relative researches. Most of these ascertain that consumption of non renewable energy has had adverse impacts on the holistic wellbeing of the environment. Besides depleting important energy resources, this has culminated in increased emission of green house gases that have detrimental impacts on the environment that supports and nurtures life. Seemingly, most of the researches agree that there is dire need to review the energy consumption strategies and ensure that these are consistent with environmental needs. The only limitation of this report is that it did not detail the contribution of policy makers and scientists in attaining this goal. Future research needs to focus on this aspect too. Nonetheless, the information contained in this study can be used as a basement for critical decision making. The inherent statistics ascertain the importance of use of renewable energy and hopefully, this would be instrumental in changing attitudes and general conduct. It is my wish that the reader finds this report satisfactory and employs the suggestions for individual, institutional and national benefit. Essentially, energy and environmental issues have gained public attention in the recent past. Moreover, they are dynamic and very complex and therefore; I encourage the reader to contact me in case of any questions, concerns or comments. These would be highly appreciated as they would contribute in different ways to this field of study. Most importantly, I assure the reader that they would be addressed promptly. My contact details are (give address, telephone number or/and e-mail contacts).