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There are more coal plants than solar plants because the cost per Mega-Watt is much less using coal than solar power, and currently coal is more efficient. The problem today is that in a environmentally conscious society coal is a 'dirty' fuel, and solar power is clean. That is why environmentalists are pushing for more Solar (and wind) power generation.
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Is solar power better then coal power?
Solar power is more environment friendly than coal power. Solar power is, however, more expensive than coal power.
Which produces more radioactivity in the atmosphere coal fire power plants or nuclear power plants?
Coal-fired power plants produce more radioactive material in the atmosphere than nuclear power plants. This is because coal contains naturally occurring radioactive elements like uranium and thorium that are released during combustion. Nuclear power plants produce radioactive waste, but the containment and storage of this waste is carefully managed to minimize its impact on the environment.
Does green electricity make more power than other methods?
No. Some forms of renewable energy (e.g. solar cells) are much less efficient than conventional energy sources. Modern coal and natural gas power plants are about as efficient as it is possible to make an energy source. Hydroelectric power plants are about the only renewable energy source with efficiency near coal and natural gas power plants.
How many solar power plants are there in the world?
As of 2021, there are over 700,000 solar power plants in the world. The number is continually increasing as more countries invest in renewable energy sources like solar power.
What step did carter take to reduce us dependency on foreign oil?
Build more nuclear plants
What are the main sources of electrical energy in Australia?
Mostly coal-fired power plants, black coal outside Victoria, where dirty brown coal (lignite) is used. There a considerable level of hydroelectric energy utilisation mainly in Tasmania, which has only one coal-fired power station. There are no nuclear power plants. Wind energy is becoming more important with small-scale solar plants coming onstream as well, although "alternative" sources of enegy amount to only a small proportion of Australian enegy needs.
Which produces more radioactivity in the atmosphere coal-fired power plants?
Coal-fired power plants release more radioactive materials into the atmosphere compared to nuclear power plants. The combustion process of coal concentrates natural radioactive elements such as uranium and thorium, which are released as ash and gases. This results in higher levels of radiation exposure for the public and environment.
How many times greater is the amount of electrical energy produced in the US by coal burning power plants than by nuclear power plants?
Coal burning power plants in the US produce around 4 times more electrical energy compared to nuclear power plants.
Do nuclear power plants pollute more than coal power plants?
No. Nuclear power is more efficient because nuclear power is used as splitting atoms, making big bursts of energy, whereas coal power is simply burning coal. So nuclear power uses uranium fission to create energy (electricity), whereas coal power burns coal, emitting carbon. (Mind you, nuclear energy leaves behind radioactive waste - that is arguably easier to deal with for the time being. Not to mention that accidents at nuclear plants can have devastating environmental effects.
Which of the following strategies can help Earth's coal supply last longer?
Implementing carbon capture and storage technology to reduce emissions, increasing energy efficiency in coal-fired power plants, and promoting renewable energy sources as alternative to coal can help extend Earth's coal supply. Additionally, investing in research and development to find cleaner and more sustainable ways to use coal can also contribute to making the supply last longer.
Coal fired plants release 100 times more radioactivity than nuclear power plants due to the natural presence of thorium and uranium in the coal true or false?
FALSE
Why do spacecraft use solar cells to generate electricity rather than burning coal?
Spacecraft use solar cells to generate electricity because coal combustion requires oxygen, which is limited in space. Solar cells can convert sunlight directly into electricity without the need for oxygen, making them a more practical and reliable choice for spacecraft power generation.
