Steven asks…

Looking For Some Solar Energy Facts?

I am doing a science project and i need to get hold of some solar energy facts

admin answers:

Solar Energy Facts Are

- better for the environment than traditional forms of energy
- has many uses such as electricity production and heating of water through photovoltaic cells and directly for drying clothes
- can also be used to heat swimming pools, power cars, for attic fans, calculators and other small appliances. It produces lighting for indoors or outdoors
- can even cook food with it
- demand for Solar Energy is currently greater than supply
- is measured in kilowatt-hour. 1 kilowatt = 1000 watts
For more of this go to:

http://www.facts-about-solar-energy.com/facts-about-solar-energy.html
and

http://www.alternate-energy-sources.com/facts-about-solar-energy.html

Ken asks…

I Cant Find Any Good Solar Energy Facts About California. Does Anyone Know a Good Website?

I’m doing a science report and this would be very helpful!

admin answers:

Gnarly dude

http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/

Sandra asks…

I Need Some Solar Energy Facts for  Homework!

I need some interesting solar energy facts or uses  for my homework.

please help and hurry up!?!?!?!?

admin answers:

Any energy radiated by the sun is solar energy.

Solar energy is needed by green plants for the process of photosynthesis

When sunlight strikes a solar cell in a solar panel it is converted into electrical power.

Solar energy systems require very little maintenance and will last for a long time.
If there is a power outage, you can still have electricity!

Solar energy cannot be produced at night or if there is a lot of pollution in the air or clouds over the sun.

To run a solar energy system, you do not even need to connect to a gas or power grid.

Solar panels operate silently.

Mandy asks…

TV Commercial Project in school encouraging people to use solar energy! Need To Get Solar Energy Facts Together

I have to make a tv commercial is school encouraging people to use solar power. So i need solar energy facts, the suns energy can light up the entire planet 100 times over (Not true but I want that kind of thing)
or how its not damaging the environment or something

admin answers:

Every hour the sun shines, a small handful of quarters falls on your roof. That’s the equivalent heat and/or electricity you could harvest. It’s raining quarters!

We have an average size solar array. Symbolically speaking, every hour when the sun is strong, one or two quarters drop off the roof, and rolls into a can. Not much. But the stream never stops. Every once in a while, I go and check the can, and see how much is in it. $600 a year.

“Ow! What was that?”
“Oh, just another quarter falling off my roof.”

Ruth asks…

I Need Solar Energy Facts  plz?

for science I need solar energy facts, all together i need 60 but i have 10 and today or tomorrow I need 20 thanks

admin answers:

Given that I assigned this paper and will probably see these answers, remember that you must cite your resources and yahoo answers isn’t a credible source.

Mr. Parks

Charles asks…

Facts about renewable energy? (solar, wind, etc) please answer?

I’m doing a poster on Renewable energy, and I would just like someone to verify that all these facts are correct:

Clean energy poster:
What is clean energy?
This is power produced from renewable (naturally replenished) and natural resources without having a negative impact on the environment.
Examples of reliable “clean” energy sources include: sunlight, water, wind, biomass and geothermal heat.

Wind Power – this is the conversion of wind strength into usable energy sources, especially for electricity. This type of power can be obtained by using wind turbines and wind mills.

Solar Energy – this is the power that is obtained from sunlight and can be converted into other types of energy. Inventions such as solar panels can help collect this source of energy for conversion.

Biomass Energy – Biomass is any plant (trees) or animal matter, and can be used to create an energy-rich gas called Biogas. Biomass can also be burned to create fuel for different uses.

SOLAR ENERGY
-This renewable source of energy does not produce waste or pollution.
-This fuel is used for many things: electricity, creation of biomass, heating water, and buildings, and even transport (solar-powered cars)
-This is a free, reliable and clean energy source.

WIND ENERGY
-This is one of the lowest priced renewable energy sources.
-This renewable source is a good alternative to nuclear energy in areas with favourable climate conditions.
-This source can provide cleaner air and a much healthier environment for all.

BIOMASS ENERGY
-Growing biomass for fuel can create jobs in rural areas.
-Biomass is not a fossilised fuel (like oil and coal), but fresh natural material that can grow again, even after harvesting.
-Using this source of power will not have a major affect on the environment.

Is everything correct/accurate? anything that I should edit/change?

admin answers:

Biomass does not create bio fuel, yet.
Biomass is usually sent to a biomass plant that converts it to electricity.

Yes it is small trees and brush or even walnut shells that are chipped then burned in a massive furnace heating water into steam that turns a turbine generator that produces electricity.

It can be converted into ethanol gas but currently its to expensive to pay off.

I’m a lumberjack

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