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What are some advantages and disadvantages of thermal energy?
There are two main types of thermal energy - solar and geothermal. Solar energy is renewable and sustainable, and after the initial investment, is free. Geothermal energy is renewable, sustainable, and clean reducing reliance on foreign energy sources. The disadvantages are mostly financial because of the start up costs. While solar is an individual form of energy, geothermal requires large generation plants. Also solar viability is dependent on the amount of sunshine the area receives.
How do living systems get solar energy?
Solar energy arrives at the planet Earth in the form of sunlight. Plants use a catalyst called chlorophyll to convert the energy of sunlight into usable chemical energy, through a process known as photosynthesis.
Is firewood an indirect form of solar energy?
Well it depends on how you look at it. Firewood itself isn't because it isn't producing any thermal or electric energy. If you are looking at it as firewood being burned then yes it is an indirect form of solar because it is being converted to thermal energy
You use mechanical energy to walk around what form did this energy have before your body changed it into mechanical energy?
Chemical energy ... in food ... which plants made from solar energy, water, and dirt.
What 2 forms of energy are created by waves?
No form of energy is ever created, you can only change one form into another. Waves come in many forms, and all of them carry energy, which can be transformed into other kinds of energy. Water waves, for instance, carry kinetic energy which can drive a generator to produce electrical energy, as well as waste heat energy. Light energy travels as waves, and this can be changed by a solar cell into electrical energy, or by a plant into chemical energy.
Is Solar sustainable form of energy production?
I'm not entirely sure what you mean by sustainable, but solar energy will be available until the Earth dies. So, in that sense it is sustainable. On the other hand it is not economically feasible as a broad based source of energy, so in that sense it is not sustainable.
Is not a sustainable form of energy production?
Fossil fuels
Is a natural gas a sustainable form of energy production?
No, it is a finite resource.
What is the solar process that results in the production of energy?
The solar process that results in the production of energy is called nuclear fusion. In the core of the sun, hydrogen atoms fuse together to form helium, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. This energy is then radiated out from the sun in the form of sunlight.
Is not a sustainable form of energy Apex?
Non-renewable energy sources, such as fossil fuels, are not sustainable because they are finite and contribute to environmental degradation. Renewable energy sources, like solar and wind power, are considered sustainable as they are naturally replenished and have minimal impact on the environment.
What is the energy of solar energy?
Solar energy is a form of renewable energy derived from the sun's radiation. It is harnessed using technologies like solar panels to convert sunlight into electricity or thermal energy. This energy is considered clean and sustainable as it does not produce greenhouse gas emissions during operation.
Is solar energy a renewable energy form?
the sun has solar energy so that is one way it is started.
Is solar energy a natural resource?
Yes, solar energy is considered a natural resource because it is derived from the sun, which is a primary source of energy on Earth. Solar energy is renewable and abundant, making it a sustainable form of energy that does not deplete natural resources.
Is solar energy a useable energy?
Yes, solar energy is a usable form of renewable energy that comes from the Sun. It can be converted into electricity using solar panels or used for heating purposes through solar thermal systems. Solar energy is a clean and sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
What are some advantages and disadvantages of thermal energy?
There are two main types of thermal energy - solar and geothermal. Solar energy is renewable and sustainable, and after the initial investment, is free. Geothermal energy is renewable, sustainable, and clean reducing reliance on foreign energy sources. The disadvantages are mostly financial because of the start up costs. While solar is an individual form of energy, geothermal requires large generation plants. Also solar viability is dependent on the amount of sunshine the area receives.
How much is solar energy used compared to other energy sources?
Solar energy is probably the second or third most used form of energy. The first would be coal, and then solar would have to be compared to wind energy. Solar is most popular in Europe and places like the US. However, wind energy is probably more widely used than solar.
Why is solar energy a clean form of energy?
Solar energy is claimed as a clean form of energy as no carbon dioxide or nitrogen and sulfur oxides are produced during the operation of solar plants or solar cells (as is the case when using fossil fuels as coal, oil, or natural gas). However, solar energy is not absolutely clean if we look to the overall solar cycle including the production of solar cells or mirrors as well including the decommissioning of these solar plants or cells. Around 50 toxic elements are included in the production of solar cells or mirrors. In this regards, nuclear, wind, and hydro-electric power plants are even cleaner than solar power plants.
