What impact does solar energy have on people, animals and the environment?

12 Aug 2009

12 Aug, 2009 solar energy

Im stuck on this question for homework and i have looked really hard to try and find it but i still can’t. I need the answer to this question:
What impact does solar energy have on people, animals and the environment? Thankyou for helping

The sun’s energy, when converted through photovoltaic cells, has the positive impact of being a renewable energy source as contrasted to fossil fuels.
The sun’s energy, as a heat source, can be positively used to to warm water via solar hot water heaters or cook food via solar ovens.
The sun’s energy heats the ocean which results in the wind. The temperature of the oceans, impacted by the sun and the location of the earth relative to the sun, also moderate the earth’s temperature making existence on the earth bearable for us humans.
Negative impacts of solar energy could be when there is an excess of sun that leads to sunburns, or excessively hot cars (that you should not leave animals, humans, or ice cream in).
A negative of solar energy may also be in the negative impact the making of photovoltaic cells has on the environment because of the energy they consume use and chemicals they emit during the manufacturing process.

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Iggy
2009 Aug 12 1

Reflection from the sun that ends u up getting sun burned

or

The SPACE they take up
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Ryan
2009 Aug 12 2

lol no impact, but it does take up space.
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love nuts
2009 Aug 12 3

it’s a lot cleaner for everyone!
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bwise
2009 Aug 12 4

The sun’s energy, when converted through photovoltaic cells, has the positive impact of being a renewable energy source as contrasted to fossil fuels.
The sun’s energy, as a heat source, can be positively used to to warm water via solar hot water heaters or cook food via solar ovens.
The sun’s energy heats the ocean which results in the wind. The temperature of the oceans, impacted by the sun and the location of the earth relative to the sun, also moderate the earth’s temperature making existence on the earth bearable for us humans.
Negative impacts of solar energy could be when there is an excess of sun that leads to sunburns, or excessively hot cars (that you should not leave animals, humans, or ice cream in).
A negative of solar energy may also be in the negative impact the making of photovoltaic cells has on the environment because of the energy they consume use and chemicals they emit during the manufacturing process.
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nekkidlarry
2009 Aug 12 5

in texas we can get a suntan all year long from the sun/solar energy
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GreenGal80
2009 Aug 12 6

Here’s a good resource on solar energy and other forms of alternative energy:
http://www.greenstudentu.com/encyclopedia/energy/solar
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http://www.greenstudentu.com/encyclopedia/energy
BeWaterWise Rep
2009 Aug 12 7

Solar energy can be harnessed by using solar panels for various energy needs. This is very useful as it lessen your electricity bills. Here is another way to lessen your bills, save water. Water is becoming a scarce resource in different parts of the US and its time we began conservation. Tips on how to save water can be found at http://www.bewaterwise.com/tips01.html
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