Photovoltaic module

One of the cost saving features Foothill has invested in, is solar panels on the roof of their maintenance building. Above you can see the plan view and on the right the perspective from the ground. According to Mr.Lim, solar energy accounts for 20% of the energy used at the facility. The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) endorsed Foothill Transit for reaching the Platinum Level, not only is this the highest recognition possible in the APTA Sustainability Commitment Program;…

Solar Energy has been in use for the last one hundred years and through its existence, it has been a technology that has been constantly and consistently updated to maximize its usage. In the present day, where the want to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels is greater than ever, solar power is becoming a more attractive alternative for people all over the world. While solar power is only responsible for a small amount of the energy created in the United States, it has been on the rise in…

The power of the sun is what makes life on Earth possible. Efforts to harness solar energy in concentrated form have long been a human pursuit. Solar technology has existed since the 19th century and has received substantial government support since at least the 1970s. Despite these efforts, solar power comprises less than 1% of U.S. electricity generation (History of Solar Power, para.1, 2016). There have been many applications besides bulk power generation, and the solar-powered vehicle is one…

SWOT Analysis It is important to know oneself in order to succeed in life. One of the tools in which one can use to do this is by the use of a SWOT analysis in which one identifies his strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. These are basically internal and external factors which influence the decisions that one make in their life more so in their career. This paper will contain elements of my own SWOT analysis, my action plan and highlight some of the benefits of such and analysis…

The sun is the biggest producer of energy man has ever known. It is also just a normal sized star. Most of this energy is wasted however. On an average day the sun produces so much energy it would power everything we own for the rest of our lives. The solar rays produced from the sun are what can be used as an energy source (Locke, S.). Knowing this many people are harvesting this energy to produce power. This is why solar energy is becoming one of the most popular ways of producing energy.…

three parts. There needs to be a 1.) a collector of the solar power, 2.) a way of transmitting power to earth and 3.) a way to receive the power on earth. There two methods of conversion solar dynamic and photovoltaic. Solar dynamic uses mirrors to accumulate light on a boiler. While photovoltaic conversion uses semiconductor cells to convert photons in electric power. There is also wireless power transmission, which is a way of transferring energy from the collection and then sending it to…

One of the alternative plan is replacing coal-fired energy to solar energy in the industrial factories, in order to reduce the carbon dioxide (CO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and the nitrogen oxides (NOx). As most of scientists mentioned, the CO2 is one of the major greenhouse gas that causes the global warming; SO2 and NOx have link to several respiratory illnesses. In order to decrease the temperature globally and the cases of respiratory illnesses, the reduction of CO2, SO2 and NOx are the goals…

Whether or Not America Should Make the Shift to Renewable Energy? The concept of a shining future fueled by an infinite cache of energy has existed for ages. Yet, in the current year of 2015, that concept is still far from being a reality. Many countries around the world are still highly dependent on fossil fuels in order to meet their daily needs. Why, in a time full of ever advancing technology, is this the case? Should America make the shift to renewable energy a priority? Opinions vary…

Expectations and Motivation Letter Study Research Objectives: Waiting 48 hours only to get 3 hours of electricity to watch highlights of my favorite soccer team was an unpleasant norm. The more concerning fact was the knowledge that we were among the 7% of the population who had access to electricity. The service was mediocre at best and mostly unreliable. I decided to take part in solving the problem, but as a 9-year-old child, how could I take on this great task? This is when I began setting…

Bonterra renewable energy & solar power is a company that distributes clean and reliable power to the different residents and companies of Hawaii. Since 2009 the company has installed thousands of high-quality solar panels and clean energy solutions. Other than solar panels the Bonterra Company has branched out to different projects that include the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ Kaupuni Village. The project includes building the first net-zero energy community in the nation. The team at…