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Solar Renewable Energy

Brian Said:

Why is solar energy a renewable resource and also some advantages and disadvantages of using solar energy?

We Answered:

First, its all a guess but the sun will continue to shine for about another 2-4 billion years. So for all practical purposes, its eternal.
Solar energy depends on sunshine, one disadvantage is cloudy, overcast, rainy, snow etc. days. No sunshine, no real energy. Another difficulty is converting solar energy, solar panels generate direct current (DC) and this has to be converted to AC current to run appliances, etc. in your house. In order to store solar energy, batteries are required, so the DC current from the solar panels can charge the batteries, and then the DC current must be converted to AC.
Solar panels are not cheap but the price is coming down. They also don't last forever and can be damaged by hail, etc.
The good news is, solar energy is clean, not pollution except for the manufacture of the panels and for the moment, sunshine is still free.

Charlene Said:

is renewable solar energy the same thing as solar energy? or they are two diff things?

We Answered:

The same things just different ways to say it

Joann Said:

Out of geothermal energy, wind energy & solar energy.. which is the best renewable energy source?

We Answered:

All three have their advantages, but geothermal wins because it does not depend on the whims of the wind, and because it is available 24/7, rain or shine, night or day.

Frederick Said:

is solar energy a renewable resource and how is renewable?

We Answered:

Its never ending and free source of energy. Renewable energy can be defined as the energy that comes from an inexhaustible source such as the sun, wind, hydro etc.
If your looking for some useful tips for solar electricity check out below site.

Shane Said:

Where can I find interesting posts about renewable energy, solar panels...?

We Answered:

Check out the learn section at the AltE Store. http://www.altestore.com/learn/. We have articles and free videos to learn about solar electric, solar water heating, energy efficiency, etc.

Bernice Said:

What is the most used form of renewable energy: solar or wind power? (In Maine, USA)?

We Answered:

Can't find figures for Maine.

USA-wide, there is far more wind power than solar power:
http://www.maine.gov/oeis/docs/OEIS%20Co…

Over 34,000MW USA-wide, with 175MW in Maine:
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/wind_…

They think solar across the US could hit 28GW by 2016:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power…

And that's with very fast growth and most of that will be in the sourth.


So I'm going to go with wind.

Raul Said:

How renewable energy solar power works?

We Answered:

You can use renewable energy sources since it can be replenished in a short period of time. A the same time you can help the environment. And the best is it will never run out of sources of renewable energy as long as humans will exist. I found this website it says http://fastfreehomeenergy.com/alternativ… "Many people (including myself) have reportedly slashed their monthly electricity bill by up to 80% through the methods mentioned above. If we can do it, so can you.". Just check this out for more details.
I hope i was bale to contribute a bit on your question.

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