During this time of shortage in affordable fuels, the public should be aware of the next possible solution on this circumstance. But what could be the best energy alternative The answer is simple. Lets start with the basics.
First of all, we need to think of the most abundant energy source available in our planet and that is solar energy.
A second point we need to consider is the advantages and the disadvantages of the favored alternative. The good thing about solar energy is that it is for free. Of course it might cost in the beginning for we need generators and power plants. But these will be beneficial in the long run for it is everlasting. More or less, we receive 1000 watts per square meter of power while the sun is up. We can capture most of the energy in the form of heat, and then the heat would be used to drive a steam powered generator which is a solar thermal power plant. It uses a parabolic mirror array to focus the energy on a point making it extremely hot. Solar thermal power plants can run 247 because they can store the heat in liquefied salt. A mirror array that is three square kilometers in area can provide the same base load (constant) power supply as a coal fired power plant. As long as there is a sun, we can use this alternative.
But what if the sun does not shine This is the problem that we need to face for the solar power systems require the suns heat to generate energy. But lets not panic, No sun for the entire day doesnt mean no energy at all. Aside from the implanted liquefied salt in the thermal power plant, we can also rely to hybrid generator system. When the sun fails to appear, the hybrid generators will provide electrical energy in battery systems from varied sources.
A third point to remember is the main use of fuel in our society. Mainly, the oil has played a large role in empowering our vehicles since the 1950s. Today, the promotions of electric automobiles are highly approved by the government. Why Because it works like the usual and they do not cause pollution.
The DOE is still studying the growth and advancement that this particular alternative can bring. Surely we will adjust to the new way of using our automobiles and electric consumption but solar energy is still the best energy alternative so far. Aside from its abundance and affordability, it is also environmental friendly and very convenient.
First of all, we need to think of the most abundant energy source available in our planet and that is solar energy.
A second point we need to consider is the advantages and the disadvantages of the favored alternative. The good thing about solar energy is that it is for free. Of course it might cost in the beginning for we need generators and power plants. But these will be beneficial in the long run for it is everlasting. More or less, we receive 1000 watts per square meter of power while the sun is up. We can capture most of the energy in the form of heat, and then the heat would be used to drive a steam powered generator which is a solar thermal power plant. It uses a parabolic mirror array to focus the energy on a point making it extremely hot. Solar thermal power plants can run 247 because they can store the heat in liquefied salt. A mirror array that is three square kilometers in area can provide the same base load (constant) power supply as a coal fired power plant. As long as there is a sun, we can use this alternative.
But what if the sun does not shine This is the problem that we need to face for the solar power systems require the suns heat to generate energy. But lets not panic, No sun for the entire day doesnt mean no energy at all. Aside from the implanted liquefied salt in the thermal power plant, we can also rely to hybrid generator system. When the sun fails to appear, the hybrid generators will provide electrical energy in battery systems from varied sources.
A third point to remember is the main use of fuel in our society. Mainly, the oil has played a large role in empowering our vehicles since the 1950s. Today, the promotions of electric automobiles are highly approved by the government. Why Because it works like the usual and they do not cause pollution.
The DOE is still studying the growth and advancement that this particular alternative can bring. Surely we will adjust to the new way of using our automobiles and electric consumption but solar energy is still the best energy alternative so far. Aside from its abundance and affordability, it is also environmental friendly and very convenient.
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