What is a key environmental advantage of solar energy compared to other energy generation methods?

Solar Energy Technologies and Applications

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It emits greenhouse gases.
It produces solid waste.
It does not release toxic emissions.
It requires fossil fuels.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What technology is used in more than 90% of global CSP plants?
Solar power tower
Parabolic trough
Linear Fresnel
Photovoltaic cells
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between parabolic troughs and linear Fresnel systems?
Parabolic troughs are cheaper to install.
Linear Fresnel systems have higher efficiency.
Parabolic troughs use flat mirrors.
Linear Fresnel systems use long flat mirrors.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of adding a small parabolic mirror atop the receiver in a linear Fresnel system?
To decrease efficiency
To further focus sunlight
To increase installation time
To reduce costs
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common application of CSP technologies?
Nuclear power
Coal mining
Water desalination
Wind energy generation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant environmental concern associated with hybrid solar gas turbine power generation?
High CO2 emissions
High NOx formation
High water usage
Low efficiency
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do PV systems convert sunlight into electricity?
By using nuclear reactions
By burning fossil fuels
By using semiconductor materials
By using wind turbines
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