Reading One: Solar Power Plants

What is Solar Power?

• The generation of electricity from the heat of the Sun

• It is when you take the Sun and convert it into electricity

• It is you UwU

• It is the conversion of energy from sunlight to electricity

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Which of the following are used to generate electricity from sunlight/solar thermal energy

• Photovoltaic Cells

• Radioisotope thermoelectric generator

• Moving bed biofilm reactor

• Compact linear Fresnel reflector

• Catalytic converter

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How does a Photo-voltaic Cell work?

• First, light is absorbed and knocks electrons loose. The loose electrons then flow, therefore creating a current. This current is captured and transferred to wires

• First, the PV Cell absorbs sunlight. Later, the energy from the sunlight is then converted into electricity by a Peltier inside the PV Cell. Wires then transfer the electricity into things that need power

• Sunlight is intercepted by PV cells. It then grows barbaric and destroys atoms inside the PV Cell. The scared electrons then run away and get picked up by wires. The wires then resettle them in safe havens that needed free electrons

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In 2017, the cumulative energy generated by solar power was?

• Umm... 389 GWh

• It's well over 460 TWh

• Maybe 550 Kg

• I don't know what else to write

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Is there a place that sells solar panels or related in Jogja?

• Yes

• No

• Coming soon

What kind of solar power plant is this?

• Just a regular Solar Power Plant

• Dish Stirling-type Solar Power Plant

• Solar Thermal Power Plant

• Shiny Space Mirror to lighten up the surrounding area

What are the advantages of phasing into a solar-based electricity generation?

• Solar power is pollution free and causes no greenhouse gases to be emitted after installation

• Can be installed virtually anywhere; in a field to on a building

• Virtually no maintenance as solar panels last over 30 years

• Reduced dependence on nonrenewable sources and fossil fuels

• Creates jobs by employing solar panel manufacturers, solar installers, etc. and in turn helps the economy

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What are the disadvantages of solar power?

• Needs lots of space as efficiency is not 100% yet

• Oil is renewable so we don't need solar power

• Useless because oil is much cheaper and easier to build than solar power plant

• No solar power at night so there is a need for a large battery bank

• It lacks you UwU

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Do we need to ditch oil and embrace solar power?

• Well, yes. You see, it is us who can't tolerate climate change. Nature can just do its thing and adapt. But, we humans are built to survive in this kind of environment with this kind of climate. So, in the end, it is us that will presumably perish. Plus, we can use the remaining fossil fuels to deter the next ice age that is due to happen in about 10.00 years

• I'm biased, so you guys need to answer yes

• No! Climate change is a hoax and we're all fine with fossil fuels

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Where can you become a climate activist and advocates the use of solar or other renewables?

• Umm... I'm too scared to do things like that, and also it takes a lot of effort

• Go to 350.org or rebellion.earth to join the movement and create your own climate group here at KBS

• Search the internet or ask the local community about the presence of a local climate group or climate movement, and join them. It doesn't matter how small they are, every bit helps

• If nobody is interested or if there are no local groups in your neighborhood, do it solo, others will slowly pick up and join your cause

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