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Why is it easier to use solar power in space than it is on the Earth?
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∙ 14y ago
In space there is not air to diffuse many of the sun's beams or clouds to block sun beams, you simply get direct sunlight from the sun.
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Would a solar pannel produce more power in outer space than on earth Due to the atmosphere not interfering with the suns rays?
Yes. Not only is there no atmosphere in space, but if the orbit is high enough , the solar panels are hardly ever in the Earth's shadow. Also; no weather, no clouds, and no dust to block the Sun! Solar power satellites have a number of advantages over earthbound solar panels. The downside is that the technology to beam the power back to Earth is still in the experimental stages, and it's difficult and expensive to carry the parts into high orbit. In the long run, space-based solar power stations can produce limitless pollution-free power. But we aren't there quite yet.
How are solar explosions important?
By you meaning solar storms, they very important because the solar storm activates a lot of solar photons into space and sending it to Earth, giving it the neccesities for life on it. By other means more solar power for us..
How does space solar power help humans?
Not, currently, except in sofar as it powers a lot of satellites. But nothing on the ground. well space solar CAN mean solar from the sun, which gives us solar power..
Why do solar power is used?
space where else
Where can you get solar power?
well, the space, like it says, SOLAR power. we mostly use the sun though.
Where do space stations get there source of power?
Solar Panels. Lots of solar penises.
How does the sun contribute to space weather?
The sun contributes to space weather because of sun spots. When sun spots release matter, it will go into space, causing solar flares. One day, it is expected to create a solar superstorm which will blow out all the power on earth.
Is solar energy very abundant?
Solar energy is constantly being created by the sun. So yes it is. However, the problem of solar panels on earth is that the earth rotates. This means that sometime during a 24 hour day any one solar panel will be shaded by the earth. Solar panels orbiting the earth could potentially have 24 hours of light "gathering". The downside of those is how to get the power from space to the earth. In short solar energy is VERY abundant.
What generates more electricity wind or solar?
The amount of electricity generated by either wind or solar depends upon the investment in the generating equipment, which is either windmills or solar panels respectively. However, the potential for solar power is larger. Even in outer space, where it would not be possible to generate electricity by wind power (the solar wind is not nearly strong enough) you can generate solar power. Potentially, very large amounts of solar power could be generated in outer space and sent back to Earth in the form of microwave transmissions. But for now, more power is being generated by wind.
What has the author Thomas L Labus written?
Thomas L. Labus has written: 'Solar dynamic power for Space Station Freedom' -- subject(s): Solar energy, Space vehicles, Solar engines 'Space station electrical power system' -- subject(s): Space stations, Electric power systems
What is Positive points about solar power?
solar power is very expensive, but does not harm the enviorment. it takes up lots of space. solar power does not cause global warming. ('-')
What will happen when earth runs from solar system?
The earth will just float into space, however the Earth can not get out of the solar system because of the sun's gravitational pull.
