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Solar Power Workshop

Solar Power Workshop. Who are we?. Outreach!. 18 University branches Student-run Charity Self-supporting. “We aim to ensure that technology is not a barrier to poverty alleviation, and promote sustainable development through engineering.”. Why are we here?. Solar Power

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Solar Power Workshop

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  1. Solar Power Workshop

  2. Who are we? Outreach! 18 University branches Student-run Charity Self-supporting “We aim to ensure that technology is not a barrier to poverty alleviation, and promote sustainable development through engineering.”

  3. Why are we here? Solar Power How can it be used? Activity!

  4. Energy What is energy? The ability to do work Where do we get it from? Mostly from fossil fuels

  5. Non-Renewables Coal, Oil, Natural Gas They POLLUTE THE ENVIROMENT They will run out eventually Contribute to CLIMATE CHANGE

  6. Renewables • Solar • Wind • Geothermal • Tidal • Biofuel • Wave `

  7. 174 Trillion kJ of incoming energy every second Half of this is absorbed by soil & water Solar Energy This means the world’s energy needs for a year can be collected in 15 minutes!

  8. Solar Power

  9. Solar Technology Solar Generator • ‘Photovoltaic’ panel • Converts light to power • Expensive to fit • Takes a long time to pay back Solar powered donkey cart

  10. Solar Technology Portable Solar Collector • Can power small devices • Useful in developing countries • Quite expensive

  11. Solar Technology Domestic Water Heating • ‘Free’ water heating • Solar Collectors • Easy to make a simple version

  12. Solar Energy Video

  13. How you can make a difference ? Turn off lights in rooms when not needed Share lifts in cars Walk or cycle short distances instead of driving Choose energy efficient appliances Switch to a green electricity provider

  14. Solar Car Challenge Objective Design and build a car to run the furthest! Resources A team of people! A solar powered circuit to power and drive the car ‘£100’ to buy materials

  15. Solar Car Challenge Aims Come up with a practical design Be creative Consider how to use materials Have fun!

  16. Good Luck! Solar Car Challenge

  17. How Did You Do? How well did they work? What problems were there? How could they have been improved?

  18. Existing Car Nuna 4 – Four Time World Solar Challenge Winner Engine Efficiency - 99% Solar Cell Efficiency - 27% See a problem here?

  19. Questions? Feel free to ask us any questions! About the presentation, EWB, or University life in general www.ewb-uk.org/bristol

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