Alternative Energy: The Source of the Future Danielle Hansen ENG 122 English Composition II Instructor: Jessica Ruddick October 4‚ 2010 This topic of this research paper is to discuss why we need to switch to alternative energy sources. Alternative energy sources are readily available‚ environmentally friendly‚ and cost effective. Unlike fossil fuels‚ there is an unlimited amount of resources‚ and a lot less pollution. Energy demands of our population are steadily rising
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Alternative Energy for Future Nowadays the most common energy resources come from Fossil Fuel‚ which according to research it shows that more of 85% of all energy that is consumed in the United States. It takes millions of years for the Fossil Fuel to actually develop and ready to be used‚ and the main concern of Fossil Fuel is that it cannot be consumed over and over again or reused. Through this analysis it can be assumed that because it takes millions of years for the fossil fuel to develop‚
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Solar Energy 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
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and ultraviolet rays – into electrical power. The most efficient way to achieve this today is by using panels composed of semiconductor photovoltaic cells. ‘Solar panels’‚ as they are usually called‚ are now quite a common sight here on Earth‚ but they were first used in space in 1958 to power the ‘Vanguard’ satellite. Principles of solar satellites In photovoltaic cells‚ such as the Hubble Space Telescope silicon solar cell shown here‚ the basic materials‚ the doping and the shape of the junction
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electricity using photovoltaics (PV)‚ or indirectly with concentrated solar power (CSP)‚ which normally focuses the sun’s energy to boil water which is then used to provide power. Other technologies also exist‚ such as Stirling engine dishes which use a Stirling cycle engine to power a generator. Photovoltaics were initially‚ and still are‚ used to power small and medium-sized applications‚ from the calculator powered by a single solar cell to off-grid homes powered by a photovoltaic array. They are
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companies and individuals to increase the use of solar technology will create good local jobs‚ improve our environment and reduce our dependence on foreign oil while doing what’s ethical and moral for our society. What is solar Photovoltaic (PV)? A solar cell is a photovoltaic cell‚ which comes from photo (light) and voltaic (electricity). It is made of a material called a semiconductor‚ one commonly used is silicon. The basic structure of a PV cell is demonstrated in Figure 1. This semiconductor absorbs
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Solar technologies use the sun’s energy and light to provide heat‚ light‚ hot water‚ electricity‚ and even cooling‚ for homes‚ businesses‚ and industry. More basic information about solar is also available. Solar Technologies Photovoltaics (PV) Photovoltaic solar cells‚ which directly convert sunlight into electricity‚ are made of semiconducting materials. The simplest cells power watches and calculators and the like‚ while more complex systems can light houses and provide power to the electric
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GUJARAT ELECTRICITY REGULATORY COMMISSION Ahmedabad Order No. 1 of 2012 In the matter of: Determination of tariff for Procurement by the Distribution Licensees and others from Solar Energy Projects. In exercise of the powers conferred under Sections 61 (h)‚ 62 (1) (a)‚ and 86 (1) (e) of the Electricity Act‚ 2003 (36 of 2003)‚ guidelines of the National Electricity Policy‚ 2005‚ Tariff Policy‚ 2006 and all other powers enabling it on this behalf‚ the Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (hereinafter
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Project Report Renewable Energy A Project Report Presented to the faculty of the School of Management & Entrepreneurship Auro University‚ Surat. Submitted to: Mr. Kamlesh Mishra Submitted By: Vrushil Savani TABLE OF CONTENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude and deep regards to my guide Mr. Kamlesh Mishra for his typical guidance‚ nursing and continuous inspiration throughout the course of this report. The dedication‚ assistance
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hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that. – Thomas Alva Edison‚ 1931 The oil embargo of the 1970s prompted a national surge of interest in solar energy. A solar water heater was installed in the White House‚ and photovoltaic panels first came into play‚ notably in California. While previously solar power as a direct source of electricity had been limited to esoteric functions‚ such as in spacecraft‚ companies began to form with the idea of using solar as a regular
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