One of the issues that has a significant influence on sustainable economic and social development is energy. The utilization of energy results in climate change owing to its impact on environment by greenhouse gas emissions. This is resulted from the convention of using oil, gas, and coal that emit CO2, NOx and other poisoning substances into the air. The national strategy of China is to reduce this pollution by replacing fossil fuels with alternative energy such as wind, nuclear, geothermal, hydropower or solar energy. (Zhen 2008). Qian and Ling state that Northwest China is an ideal place to develop solar energy, the energy used by absorption of sun radiation, because there is a very wide access to sun heating, which is about 2000 hours a year. (Qian and Ling 1998). However, since there is a very little support from science, government and market, that fact causes the main difficulties to popularize this energy. Despite high prices some of the solar energy technologies have been already installed, and after several years’ costs decreasing the economic growth enables China to achieve the highest level of solar energy development in the world in 10 years.(Bullis 2010, 53). Although there are many useful and perspective features of applying solar energy technologies, the purpose of this study is to analyze advantages and disadvantages of the impact of solar energy and using these technologies on environment and economy in China. Firstly, there will be discussed the role of solar energy in environmental, socio-economical, and political issues. Then several kinds of solar energy technologies and their application will be demonstrated and analyzed. Finally, the answer for the question whether China should spread the development of the...
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Solar power in Canada is gaining attention to many people. You will be informed about what solar energy is and how it works, the environmental impacts of solar energy, why you should care about it and what you and others can do to help promote it. You will have a better understanding of solar energy and why you should take the switch.
The sun has been a major aspect of life since the beginning of time. People used many other forms of energy before electricity was discovered. There has been a debate over energy resources for years. Many people are worried about what current energy resources may be doing to the environment. Oil spills and nuclear power plant mishaps have only been a few accidents that have had a big impact on the environment and the people who inhabit it. There are plenty of energy sources that do not harm the environment and are still able to get the job done. Solar energy is one energy alternative that will insure the betterment of the country and, at the same time, protect the natural environment.
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How solar energy, a non-fossil energy resource, non CO2 producing technology, can disrupt man’s addiction to oil gas and coal and reduce CO2 emissions.
China is on the quest to secure massive amounts of energy. This demand for this overall energy is based on the fact that China is the country with the most population on the globe and with a rapidly growing economy. According to Jenkins (2012), over the last 30 years the GDP has increased over 9 percent annually, which makes China the second largest global economy. China has out ranked Germany in becoming the world's number one exporter (Jenkins, 2012). The developments from this growth are an across the board effect on motorization, urbanization, and industrialization which is manifested in the extensive construction of infrastructures and the extreme popularity of automobiles. The results of these factors are energy concerns, both environmental and precautionary, and a rapidly increasing demand for oil, particularly as a fuel for automobiles. Linwei, Feng, Zheng, and Pei (2012) asserts that views on the future oil consumption of China varies with support for oil independence, a steady course of oil reliance, or the suggestion of development of a limited level of substituting alternative fuels. Because of their desperate need for energy, China is pouring monies and labor into the expansion of other countries hoping to secure entrance and access to resources. These opinionated differences are forcing decision makers to evaluate the situation again and continue to study the development and future trends of oil in China. Although China is a coal producing country and has increased its natural gas usage, its need for oil is great, especially since in 2011, the International Energy Agency reports China's oil consumption growth was responsible for 50 percent of the global oil consumption growth. The country is searching for alternati...
Preview: Today I will discuss the potential that solar power has to become this country’s main supply of energy and the latest research that can make solar power more efficient and cost effective. I will also present the environmental benefits that come with using solar power over other and more harmful forms of energy.
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‘How has Globalization shaped Energy Systems in Emerging Economies and the Global South? Illustrate your answer in reference to your chosen case study country.’
The drastically increasing prices of fossil fuel and gasoline are making it harder for us to afford it. The fossil fuel is a natural resource which is reducing the supply of our reserves every second. It is one of the main sources for spreading pollution and global warming which is affecting our health as well as our environment. Solar energy is a suitable replacement of fossil fuel in term of green environment, recyclable, affordability and long lasting. Although, there are still many issues with solar energy which needs to be solved, but its availability far exceeds any conceivable future energy demands. A number of benefits could be gained from solar energy which includes dishes that concentrate the sun rays to heat fluid which drives engine and produce power. The installation of solar energy panel is very convenient and it could be attached on the roof of the car and building or any surface which has direct access to sun light in order to generate cheap and affordable electricity.
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Even though global climate change presents a massive problem, there are many proposed solutions to fix or delay it. These theories range from creating a giant sun shield in space to the simple practice of “reduce, reuse, and recycle” (Gray, 2009). However, the most effective solution is to find different sources of fuel to power our day to day lives. The earth is in need of renewable, effective, and long-lasting fuels. Global warming can be slowed through the use of renewable energy as it is versatile, clean, a good investment, and can easily be put into place in several different climates and environments.
Regarding to solar power, Mistry claims that although the solar power does not generate pollution, it has a lot of costs. To built solar panels with a photovoltaic equipment has high costs. For instance, a photovoltaic system just for a home can cost around $35,000 (Kumar, 2012). However, if our goal for the future is to get a healthy environment, switch fossil fuels for solar power might be the best choice to achieve that goal. According to Kumar (2012), Solar power is a clean and renewable energy so, it decreases the dependency on fossil fuel and also reduces the air pollution. When the sun heats the panel, it generates clean energy which does not pollute the environment. All in all, the costs of solar power might not be applicable when it is certainly the best way for having a clean
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