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What do solar energy and fossil fuels have in common?
They both provide power for the world.
Why should we use solar energy instead of fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels won't last for ever. We must research alternative power sources: of which solar power is just one possibility.
What are some advantages of solar?
One of the key advantages of solar power is that the source will be there for the foreseeable future. The sun is the most consistent power supply in the sky and unlike fossil fuels is renewable.
Are fossil fuels renewable or nonrenewable resources?
Fossil fuels are considered nonrenewable as they are the product of living things that died in the distant past.
How does solar energy help the earth?
solar energy provides a heat source for all living things on earth. we also transfer solar heat into electricity and other types of energy, using solar panels. however, only a portion of the suns energy makes it to earths surface because the ionosphere reflects some of the rays back into space. only half of the incoming ratiation from the sun makes it to the earths surface.
Why should solar energy be considered as an alternative to fossil fuels?
Solar energy is a potential alternative for fossil fuels. It is a renewable source of energy and will be available as long as the sun lasts.
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.
What is the comparison between the cost of solar energy and fossil fuels?
The cost of solar energy has been decreasing over the years and is now competitive with fossil fuels in many regions. Solar energy has lower long-term costs and is more environmentally friendly compared to fossil fuels.
How can fossil fuels be used as solar energy?
The hydrocarbons used in the fossil fuel are the product of photosynthesis, that took place in the plants of carboniferous age. Since photosynthesis require solar energy, these fossil fuels have also been derived from solar energy.
Why is solar energy good to fossil fuels?
because solar energy is renewable (never gets used up), solar energy is energy from the sun, it will never run out....fossil fuels such as oil coal and gas are getting used up fast, they are non renewable and so it is a big issue....so using solar energy is good to fossil fuel because then the fossil fuels will not get used up.
How are fossil fuels an indirect form of solar energy?
Fossil fuels are an indirect form of solar energy because they are created from organic matter that originally obtained its energy from the sun through photosynthesis. Plants and organisms captured sunlight energy to grow, and over time, this organic matter was converted into fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas through geological processes. Thus, fossil fuels store solar energy from millions of years ago.
Why fossil and solar energy the same?
Fossil energy and solar energy are not the same. Fossil energy comes from the combustion of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas, which release greenhouse gases when burned. Solar energy, on the other hand, comes from harnessing sunlight using photovoltaic cells or solar thermal systems. Solar energy is renewable and does not produce greenhouse gas emissions, unlike fossil fuels.
Are fossil fuels stored solar energy?
Yes, the energy in fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) came originally from the sun.
Is solar energy cheaper than fossil fuels?
In many cases, solar energy is now cheaper than fossil fuels for generating electricity. This is due to advancements in technology and decreasing costs of solar panels.
How are solar energy and wind differ from fossil fuels?
Solar and wind energy don't expel CO2 (carbon dioxide) into the atmosphere. Fossil fuels do. Also wind and solar energy are renewable energies. Fossil fuels will eventually run out.
Why is solar power not used as much as fossil fuels?
They have been the most efficient energy source available
What are the advantage of solar energy over fossil fuels?
1- No direct output of polluting emissions ( though the production of solar panels emits CO2 and is costly and materials' intensive) 2- almost zero running cost ( free energy), yet expensive to manufacture, and occupies huge amounts of land and is not efficient. 3- Renewable and that is it: the advantages of fossil fuels over solar energy outweigh the adv. of solar over fossil fuels. for instance, 1- fossil fuels are abundant, cheap, reliable, have been integrated to our energy consumption systems for decades 2- they are mobile 3- very high energy density, each kg of fossil fuels can generate millions of KJ
