0
What else can I help you with?
What fuel source provides most of the world's energy?
Fossil fuels, such as coal, oil, and natural gas, currently provide the majority of the world's energy. However, renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power are growing in importance as alternatives to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate climate change.
How much more expensive is solar energy than fossil fuels?
Fossil fuel power stations typically cost about $2.1 dollars per watt to build solar stations around $7 at present. The efficiency is increasing and costs are falling. This of course does not represent the cost to the consumer. In addition it does not take into account all the various other costs and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Fuel (fossil stations), poor sunlight (solar stations). Maintenance costs are similar for single plants but solar stations do not have the capacity of fossil fuel stations.
Is solar energy more or less efficient than fossil fuel energy?
Solar is more efficient in terms of using limited resources like fossil fuels. The fossil fuels will run out way before the sun dies and fossil fuels are nonrenewable energy sources. They could not replenish in our life time. Coal, propane, natural gas, petroleum, etc. are all nonrenewable energy sources. Solar also has little impact on the earth because it doesn't release toxic gases and matter into atmosphere or destroy ozone ozone. However, solar energy is not a constant reliable source of energy because you can only generate energy when there is good light. Also, solar equipment is very bulky, expensive and you need a lot of panels to power even a house 24/7. It is also said the manufacturing and disposal of solar equipment is harmful to the environment in other ways.
Why do you use solar power?
Using solar energy to replace the use of traditional fossil fuel energy sources ... can save on your energy bills and its also a cleaner from of energy. I use solar power to charge my mobile phone, my laptop, my creative mp3 player and I also use it to power my wireless speakers when I am camping, I love free energy! There is something about solar power that makes you feel good, knowing that you just charged or ran a device from free energy gives you a tingle. Solar energy has more benefits than the feel good factor though, you can reduce your carbon foot print by being more "green", reduce your electricity bills and help save the planet :)
How does nuclear energy conserve fossil fuels?
Nuclear energy does not rely on burning fossil fuels to generate electricity, which helps reduce the consumption of these limited resources. By using nuclear power as a clean alternative, we can preserve fossil fuels for other important uses such as transportation and heating.
2 ways solar energy can be used to reduce fossil fuel use?
by solar heating bulidings
Is solar energy fossil fuel?
No it isn't a fossil fuel. Fossil fuels include coal and oil.
What are non-example of fossil fuel?
solar energy
How do you reduce dependancy on fossil fuel?
Develop alternative energy sources - solar panels, nuclear power, water power, etc.
Why is the ability to produce solar energy is limited?
disadvantages of solar energy opposed to fossil fuel?
What type of energy that you cannot get from fossil fuel?
solar energy, if we didn't have solar, get ready to say bye-bye to earth, we will all be dead. We need solar energy before we can even hav fossil fuel energy. (wind energy is another one)
What is another source than fossil fuel?
Solar Energy
What can you do to reduce burning of fossil fuels?
To reduce burning of fossil fuels, you can switch to renewable energy sources like solar or wind power, use public transportation, carpool, bike, or walk instead of driving alone, and reduce energy consumption by using energy-efficient appliances and practices. Also, supporting policies that promote clean energy and reduce fossil fuel usage can have a significant impact.
How can you reduce the harmful effects of fossil fuel?
You can reduce the harmful effects of fossil fuels by using alternative energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower, promoting energy efficiency measures, and advocating for policies that support the transition to cleaner energy sources. Additionally, investing in technologies such as carbon capture and storage can help mitigate the environmental impact of fossil fuel use.
Is fossil fuels a resource of inexhaustible solar energy?
Fossil fuel energy is from the sun originally that is true. But they are certainly not inexhaustible.
Is solar a fossil fuel?
No its not a fossil fuel
Is solar cell a fossil fuel?
No. Solar cells convert solar energy into electricity. The main fossil fuels used today are natural gas, oil and coal and are taken from underground deposits. The energy produced by a solar cell is not fossil fuel based, however the materials used to produce the cell, many, are fossile fuel based.
