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    Solar energy is a renewable energy source that can be converted into electrical energy through the use of solar panels. There are two types of solar power systems: grid-connected systems connected to commercial power infrastructure, and stand-alone systems that power facilities directly or store power in batteries. A medium-sized 24-panel solar system that generates 815 kWh per month would cost approximately $10,500. While solar power has less environmental impact than coal, land use and hazardous materials are still concerns.

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    Energy

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    Solar energy is a renewable energy source that can be converted into electrical energy through the use of solar panels. There are two types of solar power systems: grid-connected systems connected to commercial power infrastructure, and stand-alone systems that power facilities directly or store power in batteries. A medium-sized 24-panel solar system that generates 815 kWh per month would cost approximately $10,500. While solar power has less environmental impact than coal, land use and hazardous materials are still concerns.

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    ENERGY

    Renewable and Non-renewable Energy


    Zion and Scarlett

    What is the source of your renewable energy?


    Solar energy is energy
    created from sunlight or
    heat from the sun.

    What infrastructure is needed to convert the renewable


    energy into electrical energy?
    Solar panels are needed to convert the renewable energy into electrical energy.
    There are two types of solar power generating systems: grid-connected
    systems, which are connected to the commercial power infrastructure. Or
    stand-alone systems, which send electricity to a facility for immediate use, or to
    a battery for storage.

    What is the cost of building such infrastructure?


    A medium sized system that includes 24 solar panels that generates about 815
    kWh a month would cost about $10,500.

    Energy Efficiency

    ENERG SOUR
    Y TYPE CE

    ENERG
    Y
    EFFICI
    ENCY

    Renew
    able

    15%

    Solar

    Energy transfers and transformation


    Solar: Light Energy > Electrical Energy > Mechanical Energy > Kinetic Energy
    Sunlight hits the solar panel and transforms the light energy into electrical energy.
    The electrical energy (electricity) passes through the wire to the motor.
    The motor transforms the electrical energy into mechanical energy to turn the driveshaft which
    turns the wheels.
    The wheels rotate on the ground to move the vehicle transforming mechanical energy into vehicle
    motion (kinetic energy).
    Coal: Coal is pulverized into a fine powder, and mixed with hot air.
    The combination is transferred to a furnace, and heats a boiler containing water to create
    steam. Steam turns a turbine engine, transforming heat energy from burning coal into
    mechanical energy.
    The spinning turbine powers a generator, which transforms the mechanical energy into
    electric energy.

    Environmental effect
    Solar: The potential environmental impacts associated with solar power are
    land use and habitat loss, water use, and the use of hazardous materials in
    manufacturing.
    Coal: Air pollution from coal-fired power plants includes sulfur dioxide, nitrogen
    oxides, particulate matter, and heavy metals, leading to smog, acid rain, toxins
    in the environment, and numerous respiratory, cardiovascular, and
    cerebrovascular effects.

    Bibliography
    www.aie.org.au
    www.makeitsolar.com
    www.edfenergy.com
    futuresparks.org.au
    www.peabodyenergy.com
    global.kyocera.com

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