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Well it isn't really replacing any one resource; it is a renewable source of energy. We have free space somewhere, so we filled it with windmill type objects to get some energy since nothing else was there (plus they are less expensive than solar paneling). So basically, they are helping to reach the goal of weening off of petroleum.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoSolar energy is aiming at replacing coal energy, but solar energy doesn't have nearly the same output of energy per unit mass as coal. Also the production of solar panels creates a lot of pollution, and is needed to be used for at least 20 years in order to make up for the pollution (of which solar panels don't usually make it till)
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How nonrenewable energy affects the planet?
Assuming solar energy is to be classed as a renewable energy source, around 90% of the planets in our solar system are not effected at all by nonrenewable energy.
What are the major nonrenewable and renweable sources of energy?
The major nonrenewable and renweable sources of energy include oil and solar sources respectively.
Is Radiant Energy Renewable or nonrenewable?
If you mean solar energy then it is renewable
Is geothermal a renewable or nonrenewable?
geothermal energy is a renewable energy source: similar to wind, solar, etc.
What of these actions does not conserve nonrenewable energy sources?
using solar power to heat your hot water heater
What resource that is naturally replenished?
renewable resource
Is solar a nonrenewable source?
For all intents and purpose Solar energy is a renewable resource. It is there for us to harvest and its use by us wil not diminish the supply.
Is solar energy nonrenewable?
Eventually the sun will die and lose energy, but we can regard it as renewable because we know it will last for millions of years to come
Is fire nonrenewable energy?
Yes, fire is nonrenewable energy.
What is nonrenewable energy resource?
Any source of energy that we cannot reproduce in a reasonable amount of time is considered nonrenewable. For instance, oil is considered to be nonrenewable because humans cannot make more of it. The opposite, renewable resources, are things like wind power, solar power, and hydroelectric power.
Is solar a nonrenewable resource or a renewable one?
Solar energy is a renewable energy since you can always get energy from the sun and it will never run out, hence the word renewable. Although the sun will explode in around 4 or 5 billion years, solar energy is virtually renewable and will be available for a long, long time.
Are minerals nonrenewable?
Are geothermal energy nonrenewable
