Renewable Power Systems CE 2141
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What is the approximate percentage of energy lost during transportation and distribution?

3-5%

How does the grid security improve with the integration of solar energy?

The grid becomes less vulnerable to blackouts with thousands of energy production centers spread out, improving security in case of overload, natural or human-caused disasters.

What is the primary mechanism by which wind turbines generate electricity?

Converting kinetic energy of air in motion into electricity through rotational energy

What is the term for a collection of wind turbines built close together to generate electricity?

<p>Wind farm or wind plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can wind turbines be used in addition to generating electricity for the grid?

<p>As stand-alone applications or combined with a photovoltaic (solar cell) system</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using solar panels on rooftops or in yards?

<p>Reducing the distance between energy production and supply points, increasing efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using wind energy and solar energy together?

<p>Improving grid security and reducing energy losses</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the use of solar energy and wind energy contribute to renewable energy policy?

<p>By increasing the penetration of renewable energy sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between solar energy and wind energy conversion?

<p>Solar energy converts sunlight into electrical energy, while wind energy converts kinetic energy of air into electrical energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using renewable energy sources like solar and wind energy?

<p>Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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