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Solar energy is energy, it can't waste energy.
The process of converting incoming solar energy into other forms of energy that are more useful to us (which is often, confusingly, still called "solar energy") does in fact waste some of the input energy, since no real conversion process is 100% efficient.
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Is nuclear waste a problem with solar energy?
No, it is not.
What is the difference between solar energy and biomass energy?
Solar energy is derived from the sun's radiation and converted into electricity using solar panels, while biomass energy is generated from organic materials like wood, crops, or agricultural waste through combustion or other processes. The key difference is the source of energy - solar energy comes from the sun, while biomass energy comes from organic matter.
What are the waste by products of solar energy?
The waste byproducts of solar energy primarily come from the manufacturing and disposal of solar panels. These include toxic chemicals like cadmium telluride and lead, as well as the energy and resources used in production. However, compared to traditional energy sources, solar energy has significantly lower environmental impact and emissions over its lifecycle.
What does President Obama think about solar energy?
Obama Does not like solar energy and i have to agree with him its a waste of money and our time we should just stick with our fuel.
What is the most environmentally safe sort of energy?
Solar and wind energy is the most safe. Of the renewable energies, nuclear can produce nuclear waste and go critical, while hydroelectric power can displace many acres of land. Wind and solar energy produce no waste, do not pollutes, and do not displace.
What are the different types of conventional sources of energy?
Fossil energy. Nuclear energy. Water, energy, wind energy, renewable energy like solar energy. The energies of the reactions caused by chemical waste.
'How is solar energy safe'?
Solar energy is safe because it is radiant energy from the sun. No chemicals or pollution are produced from the use of the sun. It's a lot safer to produce than the fossil fuels which are used to create the light and energy we waste in our everyday lives.
What has Thermal or Heat Energy?
Everything ! The only way not to is to be at zero degrees Kelvin ... and nothing is.
How can solar powered cars help the environment?
Solar powerhouses help the environment by decreasing the waste of electricity, by decreasing the waste of energy, by decreasing the waste of gas, by decreasing car danger levels, by decreasing the number of pollution, by decreasing the waste of human lives, by lowering fuel prices, by lowering oil prices and by stopping the waste of oil.
Is solar energy more efficient than nuclear energy?
Solar energy and nuclear energy are both efficient in their own ways. Solar energy is renewable and non-polluting, but it is dependent on weather conditions and location. Nuclear energy is a reliable source of power, but it produces radioactive waste and has associated safety concerns. The efficiency of each depends on factors such as cost, environmental impact, and energy output.
Is solar energy environmental?
Solar energy is mostly environmentally safe. It doesn't pollute the air and water unlike fossil fuels, biofuel, and waste-to-energy methods of electricity production. However, the cadmium contained in photo-voltaic cells is a heavy metal and a hazardous waste product which is potentially dangerous if photo-voltaic cells are not properly disposed.
Can you rig a hot water heater safely?
Water heater is real danger, also is a waste of energy, solar energy water heater is able to avoid
