ICE Project: Solar Power |
ICE Project
Solar Power
Cameron McGinn
Assuming that our current rate of usage remains constant, we will run out of conventional oil in 35 years, coal in 200 yrs. In practice neither will actually run out, as natural constraints will force production to decline as the remaining reserves dwindle. (Source: "Oil, The Dwindling Treasure")
What is solar energy?
Solar energy is energy directly from the Sun. This energy drives the climate and weather and supports virtually all life on Earth. Heat and light from the sun, along with solar-based resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass, account for most of the available flow of renewable energy.
Solar energy technologies harness the sun's energy for practical ends. These technologies date from the time of the early Greeks, Native Americans and Chinese, who warmed their buildings by orienting them toward the sun. Modern solar technologies provide heating, lighting, electricity and even flight.
Solar power is used synonymously with solar energy or more specifically to refer to the conversion of sunlight into electricity. (Source: "Key World Energy Statistics, International Energy Agency, 2006)
This video shows all the equipment we used in our cabin to power our electricity with solar energy.
My Dad giving a tour of all the appliances we run on solar energy in our cabin.
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Description: This is a project for Mr. Panee's 8th grade science class at Oak Canyon Junior High School in Lindon, Utah, USA.
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