2006-07-13 10:25:58 · 9 answers · asked by <3 3 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Areligo,
and then there would be no wars???
Nope, I don´t think 'they' will go for it.
Stay warm!
2006-07-13 10:30:49 · answer #1 · answered by vim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am reading too much into this.
All of the energy we use IS solar energy. Fossil fuels are just one form
I think you may mean photo voltaics and they could play a very big role.
Imagine all of the parking lots (certainly that would add up to more than half the size of texas) covered with photo-voltaic covered parking areas ( like car ports with the photo-voltaics on top) that would add a lot of energy during the day.
There is also the solar steam generators turbines There are at least a few differing designs some of them melt a salt that while in its supper heated state boils water to run turbines. The idea of melting the salt is that this melted salt can store the energy of the day over several days. There is also the straight boil water to turn the turbines that generate electricity
Then there are totally different applications altogether.
For example a lot of energy is used to heat water for home use. That can easily be done with solar water heaters.
The same idea can be used for heating homes and offices along with cooling them.
Whether or not any of this is done on a large scale is dependent on too many factors to accurately predict when it will happen But it will happen one way or another.
2006-07-13 11:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by concerned_earthling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solar energy is already used to an extent in most states, but there are problems with gaining energy from this process. As of now, this method of gaining energy is widespread where other methods of gaining power are absent (1) such as space with the international space station. As far as the problems go, they are far from solved. As you already know, solar energy is derived from light, but due to this fact, solar power plants would be rendered inoprative by a simple cloudy day. As for now and the near future, fossil fuels and other alternative fuels such as E-85 Ethanol will provide major sources of electricity. If we ever colonize in space, such as the moon or possibly mars one day, solar power would be the premier source of electricity, but until then, solar energy will not be a major source of electricity in the future.
2006-07-13 10:43:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solar energy can be used to generate electricity, or many other forms of energy. The question is, what the best choice for us to meet our energy needs. To answer that, we need to look at the pro's and con's of each energy source, but I think in the end, the smartest answer is to have more than one energy source. Solar, geo-thermal, hydro-dynamic, and many more, offer renewable sources of energy with minimal impact on the environment, another important consideration.
2006-07-13 10:36:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they come up with a more efficient way of collecting it yes. As of now, if i remember right it would take a collector grid about half the size of Texas to supply the US at current demand. Youd have to double check that but I remember it was a good portion of Texas would become a solar collection grid.
2006-07-13 10:32:05 · answer #5 · answered by Jake S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-19 22:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by Hester 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be if scientists are able to make solar chips cheaper but what would happen to OPEC countries!!!!
2006-07-13 10:35:33 · answer #7 · answered by marriageseeker 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope so! It would be if people put the time and energy into it.
2006-07-13 10:31:13 · answer #8 · answered by songbird 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, they're going to have to find something else ... the crude oil is coming to an abrupt end.
2006-07-13 12:25:20 · answer #9 · answered by Angela B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋