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To what extent is solar energy an effective and economic alternative to fossil fuel energy?
At the moment, sadly, fossil fuel energy (electricity from coal, oil and gas-burning power stations) is far more effective and economic since the environmental impact is completely neglected. As well, fossil fuels are subsidized (tax cuts) much more than alternative energy.
This is because there is as yet no charge on the colossal amount of carbon emissions and other pollution (nitrous gases, carbon monoxide) that are produced at every stage of the fossil fuel production right up to its final burning. When governments can agree on a correct price that carbon emitters have to pay, then the true price of electricity (much higher than it is now) will encourage governments and private citizens to do what they can to generate solar photo-voltaic and wind energy.
Companies have set up solar farms using various ways of harnessing the sun's energy and converting it into electricity. There are many farms in place all over the world.
Private citizens may find it worth while to:
# Use solar hot water in their homes (fairly efficient technology). About 80% of the water heating can be derived from solar without getting into complicated systems.
# Install PV solar panels to generate some electricity to reduce their demand on the common grid supply. 100% can be generated, but costs may make it prohibitive. PV panels last 40+ years, with about 1% production loss every year. Warranties are typically 20 years.
# Install solar air heating to heat their homes during the winter (supplementary heating to existing heating). Large wind energy is generally cheaper than solar, but requires more maintenance (high winds can damage them).
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How effective is orange oil pest control in eliminating pests from homes?
Orange oil pest control can be effective in eliminating pests from homes, as it contains compounds that are toxic to insects. However, its effectiveness may vary depending on the type of pest and the extent of the infestation. It is generally considered a natural and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.
What extent was Germany's support of the Nationalists effective?
The Nationalist Socialist Party (NAZI's) was effective enough to become the head of the German government.
To what extent does demographic behavior reflect economic development?
somebody from our geography class asked this !!
Do planets receive no light energy?
All planets receive light energy to a greater or lesser extent.
Are the yeah yeah yeahs an emo band?
No, not really, I guess they can be to an extent tho; it all depends.
How is mechanical energy better than thermal energy?
Mechanical energy can be easily converted to other types of energy. Thermal energy is, to a great extent, wasted energy - it can no longer be converted to other types of energy.
What energy systems does dinghy sailing use?
what kind of energy system that sailing use
Which publicly controlled economy is the nearest a mixed economic system?
The publicly controlled economy which is the nearest to a mixed economic system is a socialist economy. The public will influence such an economy to a great extent.
What is the economic relationship between Europe nd Islam?
Up to some extent the relationship between Europe and Islam is good.
To what extent was the American Revolution a political movement social movement militarydiplomatic movement or an economic movement Also to what extent did democracy and republicanism triumph over bot?
The temperence movement was a campaign to stop the drinking of alcohol.
Why can't a pump be used to compress air?
A pump can be used to a certain extent, but due to the compressibility of gases they are not very effective.
Why are dual flush toilets energy saving?
Because to the extent there is less use of water you have to pump less and so less energy consumed.
