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    the sun for basic energy needs. So why not be able to harness that energy and use it to power things like our homes or our cars? Many scientist have been developing alternate forms of energy called "Green Energy." Green power is the solution to creating a cleaner, sustainable energy system. Renewable energy--power from the sun, wind, plants, and moving water--is a natural way to meet our energy needs and protect the environment. Here are some forms of green energy: • Wind energy converts the power

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    use solar energy, we can help stop and/or slow down global warming. Solar energy is a popular way of getting clean energy. It can power anything that runs on energy such as your house, stores, streetlamps, and even the new Tesla cars. Solar energy is the use of sunlight to create heat and energy(Bryan). In order to do this you need solar panels. These are panels of any size that collect sunlight and convert it into heat and energy. There are many advantages and disadvantages to solar energy, but

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    Solar energy, as the name itself suggests, is derived from the sun and is sourced from the radiant energy that is emitted by the sun. Solar energy thus obtained is transformed into various other useful forms of energy such as electricity, heat, light, mechanical and chemical power, and used for a most diverse range of purposes. The radiant energy is emitted through the rays of the sun which are primarily made up of radioactive waves. Of the entire amount of sun's energy incumbent on the earth's surface

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    dehumanization, degradation, and disastrous causations. There is not one solution for this situation, but there is a starting place. Starting with decreasing dependence of oil and increasing the use of green energy, or renewable energy. The process is going to take more than just that statement. Renewable energy is new and still haven’t been developed to its full extent so there is hesitation due to the unknown risk. But because the hesitation exists, it causes the stalling of development. Something rather

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    Analysis of development of solar architecture in China: How has modern architecture been redefined by this and Could it be the key factor in build a non-renewable energy free generation? Introduction In the past century, our society had changed rapidly due to varieties of newly found awareness such as the concept of global warming and shortage of our finite power supply. These awarenesses caused us to adapt and develop new techniques in order to survive. One of the many things that had been changed

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    making a payment of $338,208,087, which we will be getting through investors as well as payments from the residents of Alameda. The majority of the payment is the interest that is owed after each year which is $275,893,581. Since we have a commercial solar project that will be sold to residents we do receive depreciation benefits, so for the first five years the federal depreciation is $957,181,810 and then after the fifth year the depreciation is $0. The state depreciation for the first twelve years

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    technology, and what does technology require? Energy. Such a simple answer, but where does it come from? That is a question many tend to overlook. There are many energy resources that are being harnessed in this modern age, all of which are truly interesting in their own special ways, but solar energy seems to stand out. The idea that mankind can concentrate the Sun’s light and turn it into energy for personal use is very interesting. Although solar energy does have its drawbacks, its importance

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    Alternative resources for energy are being used instead of fossil fuels being used .Fossil fuels create greenhouse gases which accumulate in the atmosphere and harms it. Some alternative options for getting energy are using solar, hydro, and wind power. Not only are these alternatives better for the environment they can still be used when fossil fuels run out. Solar energy is one of the alternatives to fossil fuels. Solar energy is used to create electricity in two ways. The first process is using

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    Title: Solar as an Alternative Energy Source Meta Tags: alternative energy, benefits of alternative energy, alternative energy sources, alternative sources of energy, alternative energy companies Meta Description: Save money and examine the positive impact of using the sun 's rays as an alternative source of energy. With the availability of coal, oil and natural gas more limited every day, many people are turning to the oldest and most abundant source of power on Earth -- the sun. Solar energy

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    Alternate Energy Sources Alternative energy sources are becoming more and more popular. The most important alternative energy sources are solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, ocean, and hydropower energies. Their main advantage lies in the resumption of energy resources. This paper will give information about each of sources as well as their advantages and disadvantages. Solar energy The Sun is a leading environmentally clean energy source. The process of generating electricity from sunlight has been

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