EESC 1167 Study Guide - Final Guide: Incineration, Leachate
3 Apr 2014
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Types, examples of alt energy nuclear solar geothermal hydropower tidal/ocean thermal wind biofuels (biomass) Solar energy, pros and cons sunshine is free no noise, hazardous byproducts is the production of energy , no pollution of solid wastes, little transmission loss solar energy is dissipated across the globe, varying in intensity according to latitude, landscape, weather, season passive solar heating requires no mechanical components heating of buildings, surfaces, etc active solar heating uses equipment to warm and circulate water active production of electricity requires photovoltaic cells for the conversion. Sunlight striking the exposed side can dislodge some electrons, which flow as electric current through a circuit, to return to the cell and continue the cycle. no moving parts no pollutants emitted high cost to manufacture and install inadequate for industrial or commercial operation (requires large arrays) energy storage (batteries inefficient) hazards related to fire or electric shock.
