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Student presentation group 3 17 Oct 2009 Future Energy of the World
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Solar Energy
Peerada, Sahapat, Watsuwach, Carl
MUIC ICPY211Trimester 1st 2009-2010
What is solar energy?
� Solar energy is a radiant energy that is produced by the sun.
Facts about Solar Energy Usage
� Solar Energy is measured in kilowatt-hour. 1 kilowatt = 1000 watts.
� 1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) = the amount of electricity required to burn a 100 watt light bulb for 10 hours.
� About 30% of our total energy consumption is used to heat water.
Usages
� Solar hot water� Solar furnace� Solar cell
Advantages
� Free energy� No pollution� Renewable resources� Unlimited resources
Disadvantages
� Low efficiency: 10-20% conversion
� High cost– storage
� Can use only in daytime
Task List
� Peerada: Powerpoint� Sahapat: Research� Watsuwach: Research� Carl: Research
References
� http://www.freesolaronline.com/� http://www.engineeringchallenge.org� http://www.facts-about-solar-
energy.com/facts-about-solar-energy.html
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