Solar Power

Natural gas, propane, coal, any form of petroleum product can be used to produce power. Anything that can be burned can be used to make heat and therefore heat a liquid to turn a turbine.

Generally speaking --- Hydrocarbons, when heated, burn the hydrogen off and bonding it with an oxygen - as well as the carbon bonding with oxygen. If it was just hydrogen and carbon it would be a mostly pure reaction, but other items reside in most hydrocarbons.

Our star or AKA the sun it is the largest object in our solar system it alone acounts for about 98.88 percent of all objects mass in our solar system

Solar radiation is absorbed by Earth's atmosphere, surface, and oceans. Some of it is reflected back into space, some is absorbed and later re-emitted as heat, and some is converted into chemical energy through photosynthesis by plants. Some is also reflected directly back into space by clouds, snow, ice, and other reflective surfaces.

Solar panels work best when they are both large and fairly close to the sun. Launching a space probe costs thousands of dollars per poundso designers do what the can to minimize weight. For probes that are destined for distant planets and beyond, very far away from the sun, the size of the solar panels needed to provide power to the scientific instruments becomes too great, and the designers instead opt for more compact, economical power supply systems.

Any area you like. The more area, the more power can be collected. The smallest are but a few square centimeters, or even less, and are used to power calculators.

Any area you like. The more area, the more power can be collected. The smallest are but a few square centimeters, or even less, and are used to power calculators.

Any area you like. The more area, the more power can be collected. The smallest are but a few square centimeters, or even less, and are used to power calculators.

Any area you like. The more area, the more power can be collected. The smallest are but a few square centimeters, or even less, and are used to power calculators.

To my knowledge, the first known intelligent and deliberate use of solar energy by humans dates back approximately 60,000 years. This is the estimated age of a house built by paleolithic humans in what is now Eastern Europe, using what is now called passive solar architecture.

This small structure, cleverly made of interlocking mammoth tusks, featured a single large opening facing due south; the opening is thought to have been designed to use sunlight to warm the abode. The structure was reconstructed and exhibited at the Museum of Natural History in New York City.

Some folks date the first use of solar energy to the use of "burning mirrors" - concentrating solar reflectors - by the Greeks and Romans ca. 100 A.D., as weapons of war to ignite fires and burn sails of enemy war ships.

Photovoltaic (PV) energy - the conversion of sunlight to electricity - dates to 1839 when the property was discovered accidentally by the French experimental physicist Edmund Becquerel, while he was experimenting with an electrolytic cell. The phenomenon was first explained in 1904 by Albert Einstein in his first published scientific paper. He explained the photovoltaic effect by inventing Quantum Theory, and it was for this that he won the Nobel Prize in 1921! Usable PV cells were first made in the early 1950's.

there is always light coming from the sun, thus bringing forth heat. even though there are clouds, the light travels through clouds, bringing you heat.i cant believe you didnt already know this:)

A solar chimney - often referred to as a thermal chimney - is a way of improving the natural ventilation of buildings by using convection of air heated by passive solar energy. A simple description of a solar chimney is that of a vertical shaft utilizing solar energy to enhance the natural stack ventilation through a building

Your question is a bit strange.

Solar energy can be stored in many ways - an underappreciated way of storing solar power is in the form of vegetables. Another is in batteries. Algae is another possibility. A very long term way of storing solar power is by converting it into organic materials (trees, sheeps, and whatevs), crushing them under immense pressure and heat, leave them for a few hundred thousand years, after which you dig them up and use them as a fuel source. So in other words, fossil fuel is actually a roundabout way of using solar power.

The best time to harvest the sun's rays for a solar power plant is when the sun is highest in the sky, typically around midday when the sunlight is most intense. This is when solar panels will produce the most electricity efficiently.

In the Northern Hemisphere, the places that receive maximum solar energy in December are typically located near the equator or in the Southern Hemisphere where it is summer. Locations like the Tropic of Capricorn or tropical regions in countries like Australia or Brazil receive peak solar energy during this time due to the tilt of the Earth's axis and the position of the sun.

hello Michael pie

they can be big or small

Solar cells are the only known feasible source of energy for space craft. They cant use combustion of fossil fuels as there is no oxygen in space and transporting extra oxygen would be costly. We haven't mastered fission reactors to the point of use in space nor have we mastered fusion or matter/antimatter. There is no wind, tides, water etc in outer space so we cant use those. However there is plenty of radiation from the sun so solar cells are the right choice.

The average maintenance cost for a solar panel is typically low, as they require minimal upkeep. Basic maintenance includes cleaning the panels periodically to remove dirt and debris, as well as checking the connections and performance regularly. Costs may vary depending on the size of the system and any additional services required.

Double glazing helps the environment by increasing energy efficiency. It reduces the amount of energy needed to heat or cool a building, leading to lower carbon emissions. Additionally, double glazing helps to minimize noise pollution, contributing to a healthier living environment.

It is possible for a solar storm to occur in 2012 as they are a natural part of the Sun's cycle. However, predicting the exact timing and intensity of solar storms is difficult. It is always important for individuals and organizations to stay informed about space weather forecasts and take necessary precautions.

Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.

Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.

Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.

Quite simply, you get less solar energy than when it is not cloudy. For example, a solar stove can still heat water, but it will no longer boil.

Solar panels require approximately 80 to 100 square feet to produce 1 kilowatt or 1000 watts of AC Power. In some cases there is more room required for tilted panels to avoid inter panel shading. For example, a 15,000 square foot flat roof can usually accommodate a 125-150KW or larger system solar power system depending on the mounting method.

The sun converts matter into energy in the process of nuclear fusion, which is basically just smashing atoms together to form new, more complex atoms. When two (or more) atoms form into a new atom, the number of sub-atomic molecules in the resulting atom is less of the number of these molecules in the sum of the two previous ones, therefore the amount of matter that is turned into energy is equal to the sum of the number of sub-atomic molecules in the two previous atoms subtracted by the number of sub-atomic molecules in the new atom.

Sorry if you don't understand this, because it's the best I can do.

The sun's energy is converted into electricity through solar panels, which can then power the electrical grid that supplies energy to your TV. This electricity powers the TV to function and display content on the screen.

Yes, a solar panel can still work in overcast skies. While their efficiency may be reduced, solar panels can still generate electricity from diffuse sunlight on cloudy days. It is worth noting that the amount of electricity produced will be lower compared to a clear sunny day.

That was when the cavemen sat in the Sun, to get warm, or when they dried their firewood, or their meat, in the sun.

That was when the cavemen sat in the Sun, to get warm, or when they dried their firewood, or their meat, in the sun.

That was when the cavemen sat in the Sun, to get warm, or when they dried their firewood, or their meat, in the sun.

That was when the cavemen sat in the Sun, to get warm, or when they dried their firewood, or their meat, in the sun.

regions with high sun exposure and clear skies, such as deserts or tropical areas. These areas receive consistent sunlight throughout the year, making solar power a more reliable source of energy. Additionally, regions with high electricity costs or limited access to traditional energy sources can benefit greatly from solar power.

A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking all or part of the sun's light. This creates a temporary shadow on Earth, causing either a partial or total blockage of the sun from view. Solar eclipses can be a rare and spectacular natural phenomenon.