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Solar Energy

Solar Energy. This won’t burn a hole in your pocket book. Definition & Types. Definition : Solar Energy - radian energy emitted by the sun Types : Passive Uses Sun energy to heat directly Active Energy from the sun’s radiation Photovoltaic Solar panel Concentrating

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Solar Energy

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  1. Solar Energy This won’t burn a hole in your pocket book

  2. Definition & Types Definition: • Solar Energy- radian energy emitted by the sun Types: • Passive • Uses Sun energy to heat directly • Active • Energy from the sun’s radiation • Photovoltaic • Solar panel • Concentrating • Use mirrors or lenses to concentrate a large area of sunlight

  3. Location Top 5 States • California • Arizona • New Jersey • Nevada • North Carolina • California has 626,000 people using solar energy which is the top state for using it.

  4. Resource Benefits • Solar Energy will last until the sun dies out • Solar Energy is free • No electricity bill • It doesn’t cause pollution • Can be used to heat water • They are low maintenance

  5. Environmental Consequences • No Aesthetic Appeal • Does not look good on houses • Land use • Hazardous materials • (While Making panels) • Global Warming Emissions • (Things it’s built out of) • Climate Change

  6. Resource Uses Heats swimming pools Heats your home Cooking Powers your home Charges batteries

  7. Costs Solar Panels: $4,500 - $12,000 Power Inverter: $1,000 - $3,000 Mounting Hardware: $800 - $2,000 Wiring: $1,000 - $2,000 System Installation: $2,000 - $4,000 Permits & Fees: $3,000 - $6,000

  8. Applicable Legislation Occupational Safety and Health Act Endangered Species Act Noise Control Act Clean Water Act Clean Water Act

  9. Extra Facts May generate 2.5% of the worlds electricity by 2025 Largest solar power plant covers 1,000 acres Been powering spaceships since 1958 Some people use it for financial benefits In over 25% of states

  10. Literature Cited http://www.benefits-of-recycling.com/typesofsolarenergy/ http://www.nexuslearning.net/books/Holt_Env_Science/18-1.pdf http://www.seia.org/research-resources/2012-top-10-solar-states http://www.technologystudent.com/energy1/solar7.htm http://alpenglowsolar.com/blog/top-10-benefits-solar-power.php http://homeguides.sfgate.com/positive-negative-effects-solar-energy-79619.html http://electrical.about.com/od/appliances/tp/Top-10-Solar-Energy-Uses.htm http://www.sunrun.com/solar-lease/cost-of-solar/ http://teeic.anl.gov/er/solar/legal/index.cfm

  11. Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4CTceusK9I&noredirect=1

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