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Geothermal energy and Solar energy are two different things. Geothermal energy is thermal energy from the core of the planet while Solar energy is the radiation energy from the Sun. I believe the question would imply Solar Thermal utilization on Mars.
On Mars, Solar energy is a lot lesser than earth. The radiation on Earth is at 1400 W/m2 while on Mars is only 600 W/m2. Solar energy can be harvest using Solar cell at 40% of what we would harvest on earth.
In the case of Solar Thermal, Despite lowered black body temperature, Green house gases is absented on Mars and the surface temperature is a lot colder than earth. A solar thermal plant could effectively harvest at 60% efficiency as it is on earth.
The very difference on Mars Solar Thermal and Earth version would be that Mars had little water, it could not use cooling tower in the same manner as on earth. The Heat rejection onto atmosphere would require large radiator in place of cooling tower. Reflects is necessary to enhance thermal efficiency since the solar density is lowered there.
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Is solar power better than geothermal energy?
There really isn't a "better" type of energy but solar doesn't affect the Earth as much as geothermal energy because we always get the sun but with geothermal energy we have to use more resources. But then again if we have solar energy then when it's dark we don't have the sun to power things unless we stored it which is very complex. so as i said there really isn't a better energy source.
Is geothermal energy affected by solar energy?
Since geothermal energy comes from underneath the earth you would say no. But since there is water flowing to from the the wells that produce the geothermal energy and solar energy (heat from the sun) can change water temperature, it can.
Is geothermal a renewable or nonrenewable?
geothermal energy is a renewable energy source: similar to wind, solar, etc.
What energy source could you use on mars?
geothermal, solar
How does nuclear energy use differ from geothermal and solar energy use?
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Do Orbiting satellites use geothermal energy panels?
No, geothermal means heat from under the ground. Satellites use solar panels.
Is Geothermal the same as Solar. If it is not the same then what is Geothermal?
Geothermal energy is not the same as solar energy- geothermal refers to heat generated by the earth, not the sun.
Is geothermal or solar home use more cost effective?
yes
Is solar power part of geothermal energy?
Well geothermal energy is heat from the earth so for example some places use steam to power there place and some use the lava from valcanoes so they power there place. I think that solar power is part of geothermal power becase geothermal is heat from earth converted into electricity to power houses and solar power is from earth.
How do you use solar energy and wind energy?
Yes its alternative is geothermal or wind energy
What solar system is Mars in?
Mars is in our solar system.
Why does the Mars rover have solar panels?
As the Mars rover would be on the planet for a long time it would have to use solar energy alone to move around.
What are alternatives for geothermal?
solar energy
Is geothermal energy solar energy?
no
How is the Mars Rover powered?
The Mars rovers have solar panels that are charged by the Sun.
