Combustible energy- Combustible energy is a natural form of energy that has been formed and is continuing to be made over millions of years from organic matter. These are generally in the form of fossil fuels and come in 5 main forms: Coal, Petroleum, Natural Gas, LPG (liquified petroleum gas and crude oil.
The method that is used to extract usable energy from combustible energy is by putting it through a fossil fuel power station. In these power plants, fuels are burnt to produce steam which drives large turbines, producing energy. This energy is then transported to our houses for our everyday conventional use.
Using Fossil fuels generates energy but at the same time results in greenhouse gas byproducts. Gas is often referred to a cleaner …show more content…
The main negative is the environmental impact, the transportation and refinement of Uranium has always posed a pollution hazard as well as the disposal of this once it has been used. Another ethical consideration raised when making the decision of sourcing nuclear power is a potential nuclear accident, such as Chernobyl that has posed serious health risks on people and the environment.
Solar Energy- Solar energy is power that is sourced from the sun. The nuclear fusion reactions occurring in the sun converts hydrogen atoms into helium creating colossal amounts of by-product in the form of energy the radiates onto earth and beyond the solar system.
This radiation energy can be harnessed with Photovoltaic cells. This happens when the photons from the sun are absorbed in the photovoltaic cell’s semiconductor, they release electrons. These electrons can be captured through electric conductors and alternatively be stored in batteries when not in use. This energy can serve a plethora of purposes through a conventional …show more content…
The reason behind this decision is because solar energy is largely sustainable towards the environment, clean and readily available. As discussed above, most of the reactions occur in space; meaning that this will in turn reduce the amount of pollution here on earth mainly concerning the issue of global warming and carbon footprint. Solar power is clearly superior, as it will not run out, as will combustible energy in the near future. Nuclear energy in juxtaposition is also sustainable, but is not worth the risk when it comes to control these powerful
The method that is used to extract usable energy from combustible energy is by putting it through a fossil fuel power station. In these power plants, fuels are burnt to produce steam which drives large turbines, producing energy. This energy is then transported to our houses for our everyday conventional use.
Using Fossil fuels generates energy but at the same time results in greenhouse gas byproducts. Gas is often referred to a cleaner …show more content…
The main negative is the environmental impact, the transportation and refinement of Uranium has always posed a pollution hazard as well as the disposal of this once it has been used. Another ethical consideration raised when making the decision of sourcing nuclear power is a potential nuclear accident, such as Chernobyl that has posed serious health risks on people and the environment.
Solar Energy- Solar energy is power that is sourced from the sun. The nuclear fusion reactions occurring in the sun converts hydrogen atoms into helium creating colossal amounts of by-product in the form of energy the radiates onto earth and beyond the solar system.
This radiation energy can be harnessed with Photovoltaic cells. This happens when the photons from the sun are absorbed in the photovoltaic cell’s semiconductor, they release electrons. These electrons can be captured through electric conductors and alternatively be stored in batteries when not in use. This energy can serve a plethora of purposes through a conventional …show more content…
The reason behind this decision is because solar energy is largely sustainable towards the environment, clean and readily available. As discussed above, most of the reactions occur in space; meaning that this will in turn reduce the amount of pollution here on earth mainly concerning the issue of global warming and carbon footprint. Solar power is clearly superior, as it will not run out, as will combustible energy in the near future. Nuclear energy in juxtaposition is also sustainable, but is not worth the risk when it comes to control these powerful