PV Gap

Kathy Said:

why do we need to use solar energy?

We Answered:

Hello,

There are two angles to view this question " why do we need to use solar energy?"

1. To achieve social responsibility:

We are daily using lots of fossil fuel and other carbon compounds, that are polluting our environment. Initiating Global Warmning, environmental imbalance, ozone layer depletion and which inturn is a big threat to the future human race.
Solar energy is a clean and a green energy, harnessing it will not pollute the environment or generate any adverse effects.

2. To achieve financial goals:

Solar energy after installation is INFLATION FREE source of power, which means you are not dependent on fluctuating raw material cost for your generation of power...This adds to energy independence.
Also in countries where conventional power is expensive and wind energy is not regular solar energy tends to be the most efficient solution.
In countries where power is not reliable, we can opt for green source of energy to replace diesel generators or battery backup.

I hope this answers your question at your satisfaction

Regards
Dev

Karl Said:

Why use nuclear energy when we could use solar and wind power?

We Answered:

Nuclear Fission Pros and Cons
PROS
1. Fission is the most energy for the least fuel with current technology.
2. Less fuel means less waste, and the waste is all accounted for, not released into the atmosphere to become someone else's problem.
3. Uranium is readily available, very common in the earth's crust (about the same as tin)
4. Economical - operating cost about the same as coal, fuel cost is a much smaller percentage of the total, therefore less susceptible to price fluctuations.
5. Reliable - Nuclear power plants have very high capacity factors, Much higher than solar or wind
6. No combustion, no Co, CO2 or SO2 released.
7. Creates high paying, long term, skilled jobs.
8. Reduce dependence on foreign oil/ fuel. Uranium available domestically and in oceans.
9. High temperature reactors could produce Hydrogen as well as electricity.
10. Fantastic safety record.
11, Does not require back-up and storage facilities like solar and wind.
12. More economical than solar per Mw produced.
13. Much smaller footprint, takes up less land than Solar or wind.
14. May be located almost anywhere on earth, most efficient near a cooling water source.
CONS
1. Irrational fear of all things nuclear.
2. High cost to build and license, large initial investment for long term pay back.
3. Publicly accepted high level storage facility not domestically available.
4. Reprocessing facility not domestically available. (we should build one)
4. High cost of personnel.(high paying jobs in my community)
5. Security concerns, proliferation and terrorism. (minimal risk, easier to refine ore)
Nuclear power, I believe is the best, safest, most reliable, current technology to provide energy. The plants operating now are safe and the new designs are even safer.
Building 100's of new nuclear power plants would improve the economy, reduce or eliminate dependence on foreign oil, create jobs, reduce pollution, and provide for future technological advancement.
I have been working with nuclear power for about 30 years, I would be glad to have a new Nuclear power plant or high level waste storage facility in my community. My family and I live in a home within 10 miles of a nuclear power plant. (where I work) I have a great understanding of the risks involved and I'm completely comfortable with a plant "in my backyard".
I have confidence that my grandchildren’s grandchildren will be smart enough to treat the nuclear "waste" as a valuable resource or at least smart enough to handle it safely. If the cavemen thought their children would be too stupid to use fire safely, where would we be now?
Using Chernobyl as a reason not to build is like saying because of the Hindenburg I will never fly in a commercial airliner.
Nuclear power has the smallest environmental impact of any current energy production method per unit of energy produced. One fuel pellet about the size of a pencil eraser produces the same energy as about 1 ton of coal, and if reprocessed, 2/3 of what’s left can be reclaimed. Nuclear power is our best option for reliable, environmentally friendly, base-load electrical power.

Marian Said:

Why should we use solar energy?

We Answered:

Because solar energy is renewable. Gas and oil burn up quickly, and we have to find more stores in the earth. They will eventually run out. But the sun will still be in the sky for billions of years. Solar panels capture the sun's light and passively make electricity. There are no moving parts. Solar panels last for over 40 years and supply a home with all the electricity it needs.

Plus, current state and federal incentives make solar energy very affordable. After the initial investment, you could be powering your home for free with sunlight!

Jane Said:

Why would a person use Solar Energy?

We Answered:

TO HARNESS THE POWER OF TEH SUN-GODS FROM ANCIENT TYMEZZZ!!! D:<