whatis the energy's future use in society?
2007-10-10 11:02:40 · 6 answers · asked by dokifiedbyluv 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Unfortunately, money talks. As long as solar is a lot more expensive than so many of the alternatives, solar is going to be a minority. That's too bad. In Iraq, it's sunny 11 months a year but people use diesel generators for electricity instead.
2007-10-10 11:10:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which type of technology? Thin film cells? Multi-junction cells? Solar-thermal? Concentrating? Thermal storage? Thermal hydrolysis?
I think you would have to be a bit more specific in order to get a good answer.
The future for solar energy is that it will generate close to 100% of the energy for mankind within 100 years. It can't be any other way because it has all the physical advantages one could be looking for in a renewable energy source and few if any of the disadvantages of others. Moreover, it is the only renewable energy source that can be scaled up to what we need. It is also the cheapest energy source by far, once you factor in the hidden costs.
2007-10-10 11:17:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although there are several ways of using solar energy to our advantage, solar panels remains the most positive of all. They will come down in price, but not at the pace that we would like to see it drop.
Solar energy remains the best option available. It is delivered free from the sun, clean, always there, will not harm you (within reason folks, I know), and 100% pollution free. It doesn't get better than this.
Solar panels have improved in performance, durability, life expectancies and above all price. And trust me on this, the price will be coming down. Its up to you young folks to devise a way to create a vehilce that is 100% solar powered.
2007-10-10 13:12:11 · answer #3 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is more of an environment question. It really has nothing to do with astronomy or space.
But I hear that thin film solar cells are the wave of the future. They are less efficient, but even less expensive. So even though it might take more square meters of thin film solar cells to produce a kilowatt, it will still cost less money than with the more efficient crystalline cells.
2007-10-10 12:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-04-06 09:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by Sherry 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
solar absorption chiller. solar thermal panels to COOL buildings. runs off the same energy of a light bulb.
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2007-10-11 13:50:24 · answer #6 · answered by midland4206 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋