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Solar power has not replaced the use of fossil fuels for several reasons. First, solar power goes off at night. A way would need to be found to store it. Second, the sun goes behind clouds and it rains. When the sun does not rain, power is still necessary. More power is needed in the winter when less sunshine is available. It would be possible to produce a lot of solar power in the desert south west, however, high tension direct current lines would be needed to bring the power east. Politics have prevented the building of those power lines.
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How are fossil fuels different from wind power?
wind power blows and fossil fuels are gases
Why is solar power better than fossil fuels?
it is better than fossil fuels because it is better for our environment and it will last way longer than fossil fuels. :)
What is the same between wind power and fossil fuel?
how are fossil fuels same from wind power
What is one way in which fossil fuels and wind power are different?
Wind does not take millions of years to make where as fossil fuels do.
How does solar energy reduce the use of fossil fuels?
Most countries burn fossil fuels to generate electricity.If they used solar power to generate electricity, thenThey would not have to use so much fossil fuel.Solar Energy itself does not reduce the use of fossil fuels. But the use of solar energy should hopefully reduce the need of fossil fuels to create energy, so therefore the more we can use solar power as an energy source instead of fossil fuels, the more we reduce the use of fossil fuels.
Are all the fuels fossil fuels?
No Solar and wind power are both not fossil fuels.
How are fossil fuels different from wind power?
wind power blows and fossil fuels are gases
An energy resorce which can be replaced?
Trees, electricity, water running, wind, solar power, and others. NOT be replaced... fossil fuels, oil, gasoline, and others.
How does a power plant transform energy in fossil fuels to electrical energy?
steps for power plant transform fossil fuels
How can a lump of rock end up as a power in several years?
Fossil Fuels Fossil Fuels
What are fossil fuels used for?
Fossil fuels are used to generate electricity in our homes and for to power our automobiles and other vehicles and power tools.
What fossil fuels are used in power plants?
All fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) are used in power plants.
How dependent is Australia on fossil fuels?
We are extremely reliant on fossil fuels as we use it to power our cars and in our homes.
Why is solar power better than fossil fuels?
it is better than fossil fuels because it is better for our environment and it will last way longer than fossil fuels. :)
What is the largest source of man made mercury in the environment?
power plants fueled by fossil fuels
What are three positives about fossil fuels?
Three positives about fossil fuels are:1. Fossil fuel power stations are relatively inexpensive to build and maintain.2. Fossil fuel power stations can produce large quantities of electricity.3. Fossil fuels are easily distributed.
How do fossil fuels power a home?
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