Student presentation group 3 17 Oct 2009 Future Energy of the World

1. Solar Energy
Peerada, Sahapat,
Watsuwach, Carl
MUIC ICPY211
Trimester 1st 2009-2010

2. What is solar energy?
Solar energy is a radiant energy that is produced by
the sun.

3. Facts about Solar Energy Usage
Solar Energy is measured in kilowatt-hour. 1
kilowatt = 1000 watts.
1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) = the amount of
electricity required to burn a 100 watt light
bulb for 10 hours.
About 30% of our total energy consumption
is used to heat water.

4. Usages
Solar hot water
Solar furnace
Solar cell

5. Advantages
Free energy
No pollution
Renewable resources
Unlimited resources

6. Disadvantages
Low efficiency: 10-20%
conversion
High cost
– storage
Can use only in
daytime

7. Task List
Peerada: Powerpoint
Sahapat: Research
Watsuwach: Research
Carl: Research

8. References
http://www.freesolaronline.com/
http://www.engineeringchallenge.org
http://www.facts-about-solar-
energy.com/facts-about-solar-energy.html