Solar Enrgy | Oil energy |
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Where does Solar Energy come from?
Energy derived from the sun in the form of solar radiation.
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Where does Oil Energy come from?
Middle East and in some parts of Europe.
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Pros
It’s a renewable source that never runs out
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Pros
This is an efficient energy and fuel source no alternative fuel is still able to match its properties.
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Cons
It’s expensive
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Cons
The burning of oil releases huge quantities of smoke in the air. This smoke is full of harmful gases like hydrogen, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide thus polluting our air.
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Costs
Between $15,000 and $40,000
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Is it renewable?
no
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How does it work?
When light hits certain materials the energy turns into an electrical current instead, which we can then harness for power.
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How does it work?
Oil is a fossil fuel, and it is burned to heat water. When the water it heated it creates steam to spin a turbine. Spinning of the turbine generates electricity.
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