...of emergency issues such as global warming, energy fuel lack, water shortage, climate change, food crisis and so on. Many scientists spend their whole lives in order to find out good solutions to the world’s problems. Even some of the scientists died while discovering the explanations because they were stressful of work or they were being poisoned by toxic chemicals. All people are respectful to scientists because of their enormous contributions to humankind. When I decide to pursue my major-electrical engineering, I also aim at figuring out an efficient way to reduce the gas emission. I think about how to make use of the solar energy in the production of solar panel on rooftop, electricity-generating devices. Truthfully, the solar energy is very important to the world. The fossil fuels cannot remain sufficient; therefore, oil and gas supplies will go down and cannot bring enough for demand. The solar energy will be the best option for a long term. Solar panel on the rooftop will focus the sun’s rays to heat fluids that produce power so that it can help engines act. Solar energy makes the productivity higher. However, the use of solar energy in production is still low due to the manufacturing high cost. In the future, if all people tend to use more solar energy, the manufacturing cost will decrease so that it can fit to the majority. Furthermore, the storing of solar energy is also considered deeply. If people constantly use an energy source without storing for later use, that...
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...------------------------------------------------- HISTORY OF JAPANESE SOLAR ENERGY A. The Beginning i. The Boom of Solar Power One of the most significant and perceptible booms in the country of Japan recently is one that will probably broaden and remain an enduring fixture, unlike other technological booms that are going on in Japan. Utilizing solar energy from the sun’s rays to heat water has long been frequent in Japan for some time. Nevertheless, in the last decade a collection of photovoltaic cell panels have began to appear mostly everywhere, via the rooftops of homes, businesses, airport terminals, large factories and schools. The most interesting thing about this obvious growth though has been the large number of new homes having solar energy being incorporated into their designs. It’s amazing to see houses being retrofitted with solar panels on their rooftops across Japan. A decade ago, Japan took the lead as the nation producing the majority power from solar energy, a lead which has expanded during the years with production passing 1.13 million kilowatts during the year of 2005. Similar to the case during the 1960s, it’s the exports that are obtaining the headlines, although it’s domestic demand that is actually countersigning the “Solar Boom”. The number one market leader in solar energy in Japan is Sharp Corporation, this industry have reinvested deeply into their production capacity, other manufactures of solar energy are mobilizing into the business as high demand continues...
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...Assessing the potential of renewable energy as a primary source for residential college campuses – Evidences from SIC1 PANKAJ CHOUDHARY1, MOHIT LAKHOTIA2, KRISHNAROOP DEY3 and VIRINDER GUPTA4 1Student, MBA, Symbiosis Centre for Management and human resource development (SCMHRD), pankaj_choudhary@scmhrd.edu 2Student, MBA, Symbiosis Centre for Management and human resource development (SCMHRD),, mohit_lakhotia@scmhrd.edu 3Student, MBA, Symbiosis Centre for Management and human resource development (SCMHRD),, krishnaroop_dey@scmhrd.edu 4Student, MBA, Symbiosis Centre for Management and human resource development (SCMHRD), virinder_gupta@scmhrd.edu ABSTRACT This exercise is being conducted at 1Symbiosis Infotech campus (SIC) located in Hinjewadi, Pune, India. The campus is pervaded by a sense of endless space and tranquillity, this picturesque campus is spread over five acres, boasts an academic block which is of international standards and separate hostels for boys and girls along with the accommodation for the faculty. The primary objective of this study is to understand the consumption patterns and identify potential areas for improvement in energy consumption within the residential campus. The study involves making a cost-benefit analysis of present energy sources with respect to renewable energy sources. This will include water electricity along with paper and gas consumption in the campus. This is to assess the potential of running a greener campus .The study proposes...
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...“COMPREHENSIVE INVESTIGATION OF THE VIABILITY OF SOLAR POWER IN DELHI – A GEOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVE” A PROJECT STUDY SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT FOR THE REQUIREMENT OF THE TWO YEAR (FULL-TIME) POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT 2012-2014 BY RAJSHREE GUPTA 41 / 2012 UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF (PROF. S.K. JAIN) LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, DELHI January 2014 LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, DELHI Dated…………… CERTIFICATE Certified that Ms. Rajshree Gupta has successfully completed Project Study entitled “Comprehensive Investigation of the Viability of Solar Power in Delhi- a Geographical Perspective” under my guidance. It is her original work, and is fit for evaluation in partial fulfillment for the requirement of the Two Year (Full-Time) Post Graduate Diploma in Management. Rajshree Gupta Prof. S. K. Jain TABLE OF CONTENTS Sr.No. Particulars PREFACE 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Rooftop PV Systems : An Introduction 1.2 Overview of the Global and Indian Experience Initiatives 1.3 Central initiatives State Initiatives 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY LITERATURE REVIEW 3. 4. METHODOLOGY & KEY ELEMENTS 5. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SHIFT 5.1 Why Solar makes sense SOLAR RESOURCE AVAILABILITY IN 6. DELHI Delhi’s Geographic Potential for Rooftop 6.1 Installations Methodology for calculating the solar rooftop 6.2 potential for different land areas in Delhi 6.2.1 Residential Buildings 6.2.2 Commercial Buildings 6.2.3 Industrial Buildings 6.2.4...
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...May 25th, 2010 English 1010 Prof. Mrs. Betancourt Energy emergency! Starting from humanity history, humans have been trying to create and establish new things to have better conditions at life. We know from physics lessons that if we want to do a new invention, we need energy in progress. The variety of energy sources actually enables people to obtain their needs in terms of this issue. Due to this fact, the usage of those energy sources has beneficial effects when they are used in the right progress. Sustainable and renewable energy sources such as solar, wind; hydro, oceanic and geothermal energies provide the needed energy for people efficiently and are the best options to improve our planet future. Firstly, economic benefits are very important for societies nowadays in the world. As a result of this, societies are trying to find cheaper way to produce energy. Here we can suggest geothermal energy. The source of geothermal energy is hot underground water. This kind of water can be found by sounding and this technique is not expensive. After making canals that water flow inside it is enough to finalize the progress. Energy types which are produced by sun are example of this situation. Besides from the normal risks, geothermal energy can also provide a cleaner source of energy. According to Energy Consumers Edge (ECE) “geothermal energy use does entail some environmental impact, but it is safe to say that the environmental benefits far outweigh the costs’’. Most geothermal...
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...------------------------------------------------- Solar panel | | Solar PV modules (top) and two solar hot water panels (bottom) mounted on rooftops | From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Solar panel refers to a panel designed to absorb the sun's rays as a source of energy for generating electricity or heating. A photovoltaic (in short PV) module is a packaged, connected assembly of typically 6×10 solar cells. Solar Photovoltaic panels constitute the solar array of a photovoltaic system that generates and supplies solar electricity in commercial and residential applications. Each module is rated by its DC output power under standard test conditions, and typically ranges from 100 to 365 watts. The efficiency of a module determines the area of a module given the same rated output – an 8% efficient 230 watt module will have twice the area of a 16% efficient 230 watt module. There are a few solar panels available that are exceeding 19% efficiency. A single solar module can produce only a limited amount of power; most installations contain multiple modules. A photovoltaic system typically includes a panel or an array of solar modules, a solar inverter, and sometimes a battery and/or solar tracker and interconnection wiring. The price of solar power, together with batteries for storage, has continued to fall so that in many countries it is cheaper than ordinary fossil fuel electricity from the grid (there is "grid parity"). For example in 2015, an average home in Europe or the...
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...abundant amount of natural resources to be utilized such as the wind for wind turbines, sun for solar power, free flowing streams for irrigation, and geothermal energy from the Puna Volcano. The initial cost may be high because of how remote the islands are therefore making getting supplies difficult due to shipping. The purpose of a green community is to reduce energy consumption, improve health and reduce impact on the environment. Well-designed green buildings will save money by off-setting the rise of electricity and increase comfort for people by improving air quality. The cost of using electricity will continue to rise which will increase the demand for renewable energy. Since Hawaii is made of islands, we thought it would great to use green buildings to save the resources left in Hawaii without destroying anymore trees or using fossil fuels for energy that’s having an effect on global warming. Also, there would be a limited amount of land left as the population continues to grow. Another purpose of a green building in Hilo is save money on people’s pocket since the cost of living is pretty high through lowering monthly bills by an estimated $92. We would be buying 18.2 acres of land for $500,000. The average cost of a use shipping container is between $2,500- $4,000. Having a full functional container will probably cost roughly $50,000. The cost for ground mounted solar panels to cover 20,000 sq ft is in the range of $370,000- $500,000. The cost of a wind turbine is approximately...
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...Solar panel Business Economics ECON545 Cindy It’s really interested in the solar panel business. To Cindy this look likes a great oopportunity and long-term Investment, with a huge potential of financial growth. Even though she is really exited and willing do business she had no Idea of what its involve in the process nor the business itself. Because she know that I’m very great in Economics and I can help her make the best choice; She has requested for me to help her understand the risk as well as financial implication. I have agree to help her in the by showing her the following process to make the best decision. * Understanding the market * Demand Determinant * Supply Determinant * Elasticity * Cost of production * Economic profit or loss The first thing we need to established is that in New York City it would be impossible to run just on solar panels (at least for now); however we can use solar panel to consume less Cole electricity to produce less carbon oxide and safe thousands of dollars in each household. There are many ways to install solar panel on a building or apartments; for example on the rooftop, Windows, fires cape, and even walls. But not only can she sale to building she has the option to sell to the city for street light all across the city and even span to the state. She can sell to the parks (private or public) and parking lots. The opportunities are endless specially since electricity in the city is monopolized...
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...Should the use of solar power be encouraged? The introduction of alternative energy like solar power aims to decrease the impact humans have on biodiversity due to the issue of enhanced greenhouse effect. Solar power is electricity generated from the levels of natural energy contained within the sun’s rays . Supporters of solar power maintain that this energy source is able to lower greenhouse gases as it is a natural resource that does not require further processing. It can be supplemented entirely or partially which may possibly rule out the use of fossil fuels. Solar power is an infinite energy source which reduces the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. Opponent’s claims that solar power is not constant, it contributes to Global Warming as the production of solar panels used in generating solar power create pollution and is costly. There is a great need for alternative renewable energy such as solar power as the world’s reliance on fossil fuels increases the levels of greenhouse gas emissions. 86% of primary energy used is generated from burning fossil fuels . Due to the large consumption of fossil fuels utilised in providing electricity, fuelling transport, and heating and cooling,large quantities of carbon or hydrocarbons, and carbon dioxide is released when fossil fuels such as petroleum and coal are burned. Approximately 21 billion tons of carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere yearly which is too much for the atmosphere of Earth to neutralise or utilise naturally...
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...The Law of Conservation of energy Environmental Science Unit 3 Individual Project The Law of Conservation of energy Environmental Science Unit 3 Individual Project Abstract This paper will discuss multiple forms of renewable energy. I will lay out the advantages and disadvantages of each form of renewable energy and how they affect people, wildlife, and our environment. The Law of Conservation of Energy The Law of Conservation of Energy states that the total amount of energy in an isolated system remains constant over time (is said to be conserved over time) although energy within the system can be changed from one form to another or transferred from one object to another (Law of Conservation, n.d.). This law applies to energy use in that we are taking a form of energy and changing it into a different form. We are not actually using up the energy but changing the form of it from one to another. An example of this can be solar energy. We take the energy from the sun and change it into usable energy for our homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals. This law also applies to energy conservation in that some energy is always wasted when being changed from one form into another. It is impossible to change energy without actually wasting some of it. In many energy conversions, more energy is wasted that is used for work such as automobile engines, they typically waste more than two-thirds of the total energy used, primarily through heat (Law of Conservation...
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...Abstract Solar Energy: The Eco-Friendly alternative energy source for The world? Solar Energy: The Eco-Friendly alternative energy source for The world? Solar energy is energy provided by the sun, it is in the form of solar radiation, it can be converted into electrical or thermal energy. Around the world a movement has begun, one started by environmentalist, this movement is known as the Go Green Movement. The goal of this movement is to make people aware of the damages that we are causing and effective measures to reverse them. The Go Green Movement focuses on creating alternative energy sources so that non-renewable energy resources such as: coal, petroleum and fossil fuel are not exhausted. Most fossil fuels are obtained through mining processes, which can damage the environment. They damage the environment by releasing acid, mercury and sulfates into the atmosphere. Christina Nunez, in her article for National Geographic states that fossil fuels such as coal should, “be left untouched in order to prevent global temperatures from rising more than 2°C.” (Nunez, 1) This indicates that the burning of fossil fuels such as: coal, oil and gas are factors which contribute to global warming. They contribute to global warming by releasing carbon dioxide into the earth’s atmosphere. In recent years the quandary of having alternate sources of energy has arisen. Solar energy is energy provided by the sun, it is in the form of solar radiation, it can...
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...A P R I L 2 014 The disruptive potential of solar power David Frankel, Kenneth Ostrowski, and Dickon Pinner As costs fall, the importance of solar power to senior executives is rising. The economics of solar power are improving. It is a far more costcompetitive power source today than it was in the mid-2000s, when installations and manufacturing were taking off, subsidies were generous, and investors were piling in. Consumption continued rising even as the MAC Global Solar Energy Index fell by 50 percent between 2011 and the end of 2013, a period when dozens of solar companies went bankrupt, shut down, or changed hands at fire-sale prices. The bottom line: the financial crisis, cheap natural gas, subsidy cuts by cash-strapped governments, and a flood of imports from Chinese solar-panel manufacturers have profoundly challenged the industry’s short-term performance. But they haven’t undermined its potential; indeed, global installations have continued to rise—by over 50 percent a year, on average, since 2006. The industry is poised to assume a bigger role in global energy markets; as it evolves, its impact on businesses and consumers will be significant and widespread. Utilities will probably be the first, but far from the only, major sector to feel solar’s disruptive potential. Economic fundamentals Sharply declining costs are the key to this potential. The price US residential consumers pay to install rooftop solar PV (photovoltaic) systems has plummeted from nearly...
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...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 (Hawaii’s Energy Future, 2012). Hypotheses In this research, Team D will...
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...Natural Gas Natural gas is a flammable gas that consists of methane and other hydrocarbons. This gas is found underground and is also used as fuel. Natural gas is produced when trapped gas is released above ground. That release creates unusual spouts of heat and fire. Scientists realized that under the ground lay an energy producing gas waiting to be extracted. Today when a company is looking for natural gas, they seek out a particular type of rock formation above ground. Tests are run that can measure sound waves and gravitational pulls in a particular area. If the tests appear promising, the drilling begins. Drilling only returns natural gas half of the time. In order to tap into the underground reserve, the drilling team must dig about 6000 feet into the ground. Once the gas is extracted from the ground it is sent to power plants and processing plants. It is then cleaned, separated and converted into fuel that is usable for homes and businesses. There are times that the gas is compressed, then transported to various rural areas where pipeline aren’t available. It is then placed in small metal tanks. The USA produces about a quarter of the earth’s natural gas. The five best sources for fossil fuel are Louisiana, Wyoming, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Natural gas can be found in several other places within the Northern Hemisphere. Qatar is the world’s largest natural gas field. The Persian Gulf is the second largest. Natural gas impacts the quality of water greatly. One...
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...current citizens and also the future ones. Sustainability itself means creating an environment socially and infrastructurally viable and without harming what our future generation receives from us. As is rightly said, we have not inherited this earth from our forefathers we have borrowed it from our future generation. And thereby the future belongs to those who create an environment that is worth living today and tomorrow. To put that into perspective we have tried to put together some ideas and thoughts that could help current cities to move towards sustainability and some to create those. We have divided the city into various sections as under:- Energy: Hybrid energy system in the city:- * Energy-plus-houses (houses with solar panels to produce energy) produce more green energy than they need. Integrated community energy solutions linking houses, wind- and solar parks, biomass sites and electric vehicles are the foremost initiative towards an integrated urban energy system of the future. E.g.: Vauban, Freiburg has built houses which produce more energy than they actually consume. The aim is to making a city in which all the homes produce a positive energy balance and which is emissions-free and CO2 neutral. PlusEnergy is a coined concept developed by Rolf Disch. * Solar canals (where solar panels are placed over canal water bodies) produce energy while slowing water loss and utilizing the space of canal in tapping solar energy. Alternatives to non-renewable...
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