...With all this talk about fossil fuels polluting our earth, I have failed to demonstrate why solar energy is the superior "clean" alternative. Solar energy is a "clean" energy source because it takes the suns energy and converts it to usable energy without any pollution. The article "How Solar Power Works" explains this process. Solar panels contain cells made of silicon under a layer of glass for protection. These cells, when hit by sunlight, generate what they call electron activity. This electron activity is what creates the energy and that energy can then be stored in a battery or immediately used (Morris). Solar panels are not as "high tech" as I originally thought going into my research. This simple design eliminates the need for pollution....
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...Business Research Part One Learning Team D RES/351 April 15, 2013 Business Research Part One An increasing number of solar panels are popping up on the rooftops of homes and businesses across the Hawaiian Islands. Although this is beneficial to homeowners, businesses, and the environment, the Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) grid systems cannot handle reciprocating the increasing photovoltaic energy. Fears of the entire system crashing could happen if the right actions are not taken (McCoy, 2013). In this research, Learning Team D looks at HECO to determine what actions they need to take to solve this solar issue. First the team provides research questions and hypotheses as well as variables and ethical considerations HECO should think about. Second they discuss the significance, scope, magnitude, and feasibility. Last they end with the research’s purpose and teams’ conclusion. Research Questions What type of action is involved to build smart grids and provide installation of advanced meters in neighborhoods across Oahu? How will smart electric grid technology improve electric service? At HECO, management focuses on solving the problem by upgrading their technology system to provide adequate electric service in urban areas of east Honolulu. HECO completes the East Oahu Transmission Project to improve the electric systems responsiveness and efficiency. Smart grids approach would save money and it allows HECO to limit the construction impacts to the surrounding community...
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...Number: Course: Lecturer: RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN SOLAR PANEL INDUSTRY REVISED PART OF OVERVIEW We have seen from part 1 of research how damages to the earth, pollution and global warming have caused a lot of environmental degradation in the recent years. This is mostly brought about by the excessive use of non renewable sources of energy such as coal and other fossil fuels. These non renewable sources of energy are characterized by excess carbon emission to the atmosphere which causes this kind of environmental damaged with time due to the destruction of ozone layer. It is thus apparent from part 1 of the research that renewable sources of energy such as use of solar, biomass, geothermal, wind and other renewable sources can be used as solutions against the negative effects of non renewable sources. These renewable sources of energy offers clean sources of energy with almost no emissions of carbon to the atmosphere. As a result, the world as at now is heading towards these clean sources for the purpose of conserving environment and for economic reasons. In order to embrace the use of renewable sources such as solar energy, the researchers and the assistant researchers in solar panel industry at taking part in the research of solar energy in the areas of solar photovoltaic(PV) energy and the concentrating solar power. The solar photovoltaic panels are used to produce electricity directly from sunlight. The assistant researchers in the solar panel industry have to undergo...
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...Haleakala Solar Inc In addition to the grading guidelines and requirements outlined in the syllabus, a more detailed breakdown of the term paper grading is as follows: * Review of business formation, development, background and activities, including length of existence in Hawaii and a description of Hawaii-based activities (particularly if you are covering a national "chain" business): 50 points * Quality of analysis and thoroughness of research and discussion of the required topics, including the incorporation of concepts reviewed in the textbooks and use of any outside resources or research as you see fit (a minimum of 3 of the 7 topics outlined in the syllabus must be covered, the paper will be marked down by 50 points if only 2 of the topics are covered, and will be marked down by 100 points if only 1 of the topics is covered. Please clearly indicate which topics you are covering within the body of the paper by creating new titiled subsections for each new topic, see Example 1 below): 150 points. * Conclusion and final thoughts, which may include a global view of what you've discovered about the business, what the future likely holds for the business, etc.: 25 points. Example 1 (create new subsections for each new required topic as follows): Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Ethical or Moral Issues: Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Advertising Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Environmental Issues Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah Term Paper. Each...
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...Alternative Energy Solar and wind power 10/14/2012 [Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document.] Abstract This paper will review solar and wind energy as the alternative energy sources to replace fossil fuels and nuclear energy. Solar and wind energy has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years due to both technological improvements resulting in cost reductions and government policies supportive of renewable energy development and utilization. Fossils fuels and nuclear energy have been the world’s main source of energy for years but, with global warming and with a recent melt down at a Japanese nuclear plant many are questioning is it time to use other alternatives energy sources. Although both alternative energy sources are safer than fossil fuels and nuclear energy the world has been reluctant to switch power sources. The recent severe energy crisis has forced the world to develop new and alternative methods of power generation, which could not be adopted so far due to various reasons. Solar energy represents our largest source of renewable energy supply. The Sun is naturally Earth’s most abundant energy source and will be around for billions of years. This is a resource that essentially human beings won’t be worried about running out of anytime soon. Wind Energy, like solar...
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...Introduction Body 1. Basic of solar energy 1.1 How Solar Energy work 1.2 Types of Solar Energy Introduction This research paper describe basic idea of solar energy, types, and advantages of Solar Energy for people who interested to use clean energy. Moreover, research also show Solar Energy in California such as History of Solar Energy in California, Statistic, and California Solar Policy. Nowadays, people consume power from different resources. Consequently, there are increasing environmental concern. People realize this problem by try to use alternative power such as renewable energy from natural. Solar energy is one of alternative power which help environment because it is not produce the pollution. 1.1 How Solar Energy work Solar energy Solar energy is energy which is created from sunlight, or heat from the sun. Solar power is captured when energy from the sun is converted into electricity or used to heat air, water, or other fluids. Solar power cells convert sunlight into electricity, using the energy of speeding photons to create an electrical current within a solar panel. 1.2 Types of Solar Energy There are currently two main types of solar energy technologies: • solar thermal These systems convert sunlight into thermal energy (heat). Most solar thermal systems use solar energy for space heating or to heat water (such as in a solar hot water system). However this heat energy can be used to drive a refrigeration...
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...Solar Energy as an Alternative to Fossil Fuels Classical Argument Position Paper Nick Gross Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Author Note This paper was prepared for English 123 taught by Professor Cameron. Solar Energy as an Alternative to Fossil Fuels Classical Argument Position Paper The climate of the Earth is changing. In the last 100 years, the average temperature has risen 1.5°F (Kalogirou, 2003, para. 2.3). That may not sound like much, but even a small change in temperature can have a large impact on our environment. Changes in rainfall, heat waves, and the warming of our oceans are all effects of the increased temperature of the atmosphere (Climate Change, n.d., para. 2). This shift in climate is due to the burning of fossil fuels as an energy source. Humans must adopt a cleaner method of producing energy or the increased temperature of our atmosphere will continue to degrade our environment. Solar power is the energy source of the future because it is renewable, economical, and much better for the planet than burning fossil fuels. One advantage that solar energy has over fossil fuels is that it is renewable. A renewable energy source is one that is always available and will never run out. The sun has been burning for billions of years and will continue to produce tremendous energy for billions of years to come. The quantity of fossil fuels still available is unknown, but some experts estimate that 500 years worth of fuel remains in the Earth (Smith,...
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...Statement The number of people and the amount of technology in the world are on the rise. People and technology both require energy. This rise in population and technology has led to a corresponding increase in energy demand. This trend is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future.The three primary methods of power production today are 1) fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas, 2) hydroelectric dams, and 3) nuclear power. The undeveloped potential of each of these power methods is restricted by either the associated environmental impact or by the limits of the resource itself. Current methods of power production are in need of supplementation. An ideal source would be renewable and have minimal environmental impact. This paper presents one such method.1.3 Overview and Scope < A href="http://ljb.advertserve.com/servlet/click/zone?zid=29&pid=2&lookup=true&position=1" target="_top">< IMG src="http://ljb.advertserve.com/servlet/view/banner/image/zone?zid=29&pid=2&position=1" height="240" width="120" hspace="0" vspace="0" border="0" alt="Click Here!">< /A> | The paper begins with the background and description of the proposed power source, its advantages, and a tabular outline of three example sites. Concerns for each component of the system are briefly considered. The paper ends with a proposal for further research and a summarization.Due to the hazards of open-pit mining operations, building a Pit Power Tower in an active mining pit is...
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...BUSINESS | Thesis On ‘Whether Indian Start-Ups Should Enter The Indian Solar Market Or Not’ | Abstract | Prajeet Prabhakaran 3/19/2015 | Abstract India is one of the fastest growing countries in terms of energy consumption. Currently, it is the fifth largest consumer of energy in the world, and will be the third largest by 2030. The country is heavily dependent on fossil sources of energy for most of its demand. Energy supply is a challenge and is becoming more so every minute. Producing fossil fuels is far from easy and nuclear energy with its irresponsible short- and long-term threats is not the solution either. The fact is that our approach to consuming energy needs to become responsible. It is believed that the geographical location of India allows the country to receive well over 5000 trillion kWh of pure solar energy each year, which is far beyond the annual power consumption of India. With the help of the solar cells and solar panels it is possible to generate electricity in areas where the exposure to sun is comparatively lesser. Since there is a huge opportunity, more and more Indian solar companies are trying to enter the Indian market. Given the deficit power supply in different states of India, solar PV modules are attractive for many Indians because of its high efficiency and cost saving features. Therefore, we want to determine the ways for Indian start-up companies to enter the solar market. Rising prices of fuels used for the production of power, frequent...
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...Trade Policies on the Solar Energy Market Outline Abstract Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Literature Review Chapter 3: Method of Procedure Materials Procedure Chapter 4: Results Limitations Chapter 5: Summary Chapter 6: Conclusions References Appendix 1: Graphs and Charts Graph of Solar Energy Market Growth, Graph of Polysilicon in the Global Market Appendix 3: Survey (simulated) Abstract The United States and Europe have stated goals of increasing renewable energy usage (Lewis & Wiser). Solar energy is a key component of any renewable portfolio (Scheer, 2007). However, many industry professionals have stated that countries such as China and Vietnam have an unfair trade advantage due to heavily subsidized industries (Lewis & Wiser). The aim of this research is to examine how implementing tariffs have affected the market growth of the solar energy market. This paper will rely on secondary sources for market information and for growth predictions. It will also rely on examples of previous markets and the historical record of market contraction after implementing severe trade restrictions. Using these sources, it can be shown that trade restrictions slow growth in the solar market in countries that implement them. This paper is designed to be used by professionals who work in the solar energy industry in order to make predictions of market changes as future trade tariffs are implemented or repealed. Introduction Solar energy projects are considered...
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...Technologies for Alternative Energy Climate Change Working Paper No. 7 Ainsley Jolley Climate Change Project Working Paper Series March 2006 Centre for Strategic Economic Studies Victoria University PO Box 14428 Melbourne VIC 8001 AUSTRALIA Telephone +613 9919 1340 Fax +613 9919 1350 Email: csesinfo@vu.edu.au Website: http://www.cfses.com Technologies for Alternative Energy 1. Introduction In Papers 5 and 6 technologies for the main sources of energy consumption were discussed. In Papers 7 and 8 the attention is focussed on technologies that impact on emissions from energy production. Table 1 provides data on the main sources of GHG emissions in the advanced economies for the year 2000. Table 1. Sources of GHG Emissions in the Advanced Economies, 2000 Source of emissions Electricity and heat production Petroleum refining Other energy production (coal and gas transformation) Fugitive emissions (coal, oil and gas) Total energy production All sources of emissions Note: (a) energy production as % of all sources of emissions. Source: CSES (2004). Tg CO2 -e 3831.2 420.7 324.6 441.5 5018.1 13175.3 % of total 76.3 8.4 6.5 8.8 38.1 (a) Papers 7 and 8 focus on emissions from the production of electricity and heat, which represent 76.3% of all emissions related to energy production. The other sources of emissions are not discussed in detail in this report. Coverage of the issues relating to these sources of emissions is given in CSES (2004). Incremental technological...
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...Research suggests that solar energy is the best option for sustainable energy in this country because it generates clean, reliable electricity, it helps the economy, and it contributes to reducing the environmental impact generated by other energy sources Ricardo Araujo Westerns Governors University Energy production and usage continue to pose significant environmental challenges. Various administrative organizations have established various mechanisms through which environmental protection can get achieved (Growing Significance of Renewable Energy (Presentation), 2007). The threat emerges from the continuous usage of fossil fuels such as petrol and diesel that produce large amounts of emissions. Factories, households, transportation and offices continue to depend on fossil fuels as their primary source of energy for heating, lighting and other uses. The practice carries on despite the fact that they individual have the knowledge of the effects of the emissions that come from the fossil fuels. On the contrary, Craddock (2008) points out that individual choose to ignore the campaigns carried out by environmental safeguard activists across the world. As a result, the mitigation processes have had a slow but progressive response in the adoption of clean energy by various institutions across the globe. One of the focuses of the source of clean energy is solar power. The adoption of source of energy would significantly decrease the levels of global warming and ultimately,...
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...IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCT AND RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS ACHIEVING ZERO ENERGY BUILDINGS ABSTRACT As the energy consumption, industrial production and automobile usage around the world increases gradually, the efforts to meet the steadily increasing energy demand would leave the environment devastated. Traditional buildings consume as much as 40% of the primary energy consumed worldwide and are major contributors for greenhouse gases. Hence, with the intention of reducing the energy usage which reduces the environmental pollution energy efficient measures have been introduced. The goal of these measures is to decrease the energy use of the building substantially and provide the building's energy needs with on-site renewable energy supply like Photovoltaics. This results in a concept called Net zero energy buildings or Zero Energy Buildings. Zero energy building (ZEB) is a building with zero energy consumption i.e., it consumes only the amount of energy generated by the renewable power on the building site. NZEBs produce zero carbon emissions annually as various renewable energy technologies are deployed on the building site. This paper addresses the energy efficient measures that can be implemented to cut down the power consumption. The energy efficient features implemented in ZEBs for energy savings is justified with a case study. I. INTRODUCTION The environmental effects that Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions across countries at different levels...
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...Solar Energy Wilmington University Consumer Behavior Abstract This paper will focus exclusively on solar energy as an effective improvement process. The research presented in this paper will examine the issue on hand and reveal the impact it has on companies across the globe. A history of solar power will be discussed as well as the primary types of solar energy that are used today. This paper will also address the cost advantages solar energy provides along with the environmental enhancements and energy reductions that are associated with solar power. In conclusion, this paper will analyze the future of solar power in regards to business and the long term effects this process will have on the world as a whole. Solar energy is an effective improvement process that helps companies save money, reduce their energy output and enhance the environment. The development of solar energy dates back to 400 B.C. when the Greeks built their houses on the side of hills to harness the suns heat. “Native Americans and the ancient Greek built their houses into the side of hills to take advantage of the heat storage from the sun during the day that would then be released during the night.”(historyofsolarpower.com) The Romans also made use of the sun as a natural source of energy by using glass windows to trap the warmth of the sun in their homes and creating the right conditions to grow plants. Even though many previous...
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...Available online at www.sciencedirect.com Solar Energy 98 (2013) 167–179 www.elsevier.com/locate/solener Ensuring long term investment for large scale solar power stations: Hedging instruments for green power A. Radchik a,⇑, I. Skryabin b, J. Maisano c, A. Novikov d, T. Gazarian e Mathematics & Statistics, Faculty of Science, UTS and Director GTS Pty. Ltd., Suite 2, 16 Figtree Avenue, Randwick, NSW 2031, Australia b Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems, Australian National University, Canberra 2000, Australia c Energy Markets, TTA Pty. Ltd., Suite 12, L6, 321 Pitt St., Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia d School of Mathematics & Statistics, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), P.O. Box 123, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia e School of Mathematics & Statistics, Faculty of Science, UTS, 1 Stella Vista Pl, Greenwich, NSW 2065, Australia Available online 29 March 2013 Communicated by: Associate Editor Frank Vignola a Abstract There is a general consensus that solar power is one of the cleanest energy technologies available. Nevertheless, investment in largescale Solar Power Generators (SPGs) is largely impeded by the intermittent nature of solar power. Since the electricity market has a critical responsibility to maintain the reliability of energy supply, the SPG can be registered only as the market semi-scheduled generator (AEMC, 2011). This option excludes the advantages of providing baseload supply, which in turn impedes efficient market contracting for SPGs...
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