CH 4: Non-conventional Energy Sources

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What is a major shift occurring in the energy landscape in South Africa?

Construction of additional coal-powered stations

Increased reliance on coal power plants

Growing debate on biofuels affordability

Advancements in solar and wind power technologies (correct)

Which energy innovation is estimated to have a significantly higher energy potential than humanity's annual consumption?

Underwater Kites

Artificial Photosynthesis

Solar Buildings

High Altitude Wind Power (correct)

What is one of the key benefits of solar power mentioned in the text?

Clean energy production

Air pollution during operation (correct)

Potential harm to wildlife

Visual impact challenges

Why do biofuels stir debate according to the text?

Impact on commodity prices Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of new electricity generation in South Africa is expected to come from renewable energy over the next two decades?

42% Signup and view all the answers

Which innovation involves kite-like devices anchored to the seafloor for energy generation?

Underwater Kites Signup and view all the answers

What is one environmental concern related to solar power according to the text?

Environmental impacts in production and disposal Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanism for converting solar power into electricity?

Photovoltaics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a non-conventional energy source?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential of the sun's energy output in a single hour?

To power the entire Earth for a year Signup and view all the answers

Which country embarked on renewable energy initiatives through wind and solar power projects in 2011?

South Africa Signup and view all the answers

What is the capacity of each of the Sere wind and Upington solar power projects in South Africa?

100 MW Signup and view all the answers

Which element, derived from sand, plays a crucial role in converting solar energy into electricity?

Silicon Signup and view all the answers

What can generate as much solar power as burning 500,000 tons of coal?

$1$ ton of sand silicon Signup and view all the answers

What is the total value of the deal signed by South Africa for renewable energy projects in November 2011?

$1.9$ billion Signup and view all the answers

In terms of energy output, what significant step does the Sere wind and Upington solar power projects mark for South Africa?

Diversifying energy sources Signup and view all the answers

What resource can provide an immense amount of solar energy without being extensively used?

Solar Radiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the cornerstone of the planet's available non-conventional energy resources?

Solar radiation Signup and view all the answers

Which material plays a crucial role in generating an electrical charge when exposed to significant sunlight in photovoltaic cells?

Silicon Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the current utilization of solar energy potential?

It remains largely untapped Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Sere wind power and Upington solar power projects in South Africa?

They are significant renewable energy initiatives Signup and view all the answers

How does photovoltaics contribute to the conversion of solar energy into electricity?

By directly converting light into electricity Signup and view all the answers

What key advantage of solar power is highlighted in the text?

Its potential to power the entire Earth for a year Signup and view all the answers

Which element, commonly found in sand, is crucial for generating solar power?

Silicon Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes renewable energy sources like solar radiation from traditional fossil fuels?

Their impact on climate change mitigation Signup and view all the answers

How does silicon-based photovoltaics contribute to reducing environmental impact compared to burning coal?

By significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions Signup and view all the answers

What does the conversion of the Sun's energy into electricity through photovoltaics demonstrate?

The immense untapped potential of solar power Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main challenges facing wind power innovation mentioned in the text?

Noise and visual impact opposition Signup and view all the answers

Which renewable energy source is expected to constitute a significant portion of new electricity generation in South Africa over the next two decades?

Wind power Signup and view all the answers

What is an environmental advantage of solar power highlighted in the text?

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions Signup and view all the answers

Which innovation emulates the photosynthesis process to transform sunlight into a chemical fuel?

Artificial Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the concerns related to the implementation of wind power according to the text?

Potential harm to marine life Signup and view all the answers

Which energy source continues to be the primary for electricity generation in South Africa despite advancements in other sources?

Coal Signup and view all the answers

What technology aims to integrate solar energy generation into building designs through innovations like solar panel roof shingles?

'Solar Buildings' Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback associated with the use of biofuels mentioned in the text?

Affordability for impoverished communities Signup and view all the answers

Which renewable energy source is highlighted as having no air or water pollution during operation?

'High Altitude Wind Power' Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern associated with solar power according to the text?

Greenhouse gas emissions during production Signup and view all the answers

What is one drawback associated with wind power innovation mentioned in the text?

Potential harm to wildlife due to turbine blades Signup and view all the answers

What is a concern related to artificial photosynthesis as discussed in the text?

Challenges in converting sunlight into chemical fuel Signup and view all the answers

Which renewable energy source mentioned is highlighted for its potential impact on commodity prices and affordability?

Biofuels Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes underwater kites as an innovative energy generation method according to the text?

Anchoring to the seafloor and navigating tidal currents Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential challenge related to solar buildings mentioned in the text?

Environmental concerns during the production and disposal processes Signup and view all the answers

Which innovation aims to capture wind streams in the Earth's troposphere for energy generation?

High Altitude Wind Power Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes biofuels in terms of debate surrounding their usage according to the text?

'Impact on commodity prices and affordability' Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge faced by solar power innovation highlighted in the text?

'Concerns related to production, installation, and disposal processes' Signup and view all the answers

What is the main mechanism for converting solar power into electricity?

Photovoltaics Signup and view all the answers

Which element, commonly found in sand, is crucial for generating solar power?

Silicon Signup and view all the answers

Which innovation emulates the photosynthesis process to transform sunlight into a chemical fuel?

Biomass conversion Signup and view all the answers

What can generate as much solar power as burning 500,000 tons of coal?

One ton of silicon Signup and view all the answers

What renewable energy source is highlighted as having no air or water pollution during operation?

Solar power Signup and view all the answers

What is a drawback associated with the use of biofuels mentioned in the text?

Emission of greenhouse gases Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main challenges facing wind power innovation mentioned in the text?

Intermittency Signup and view all the answers

What is one environmental concern related to solar power according to the text?

'Land use impact' Signup and view all the answers

CH 4: Non-conventional Energy Sources - Solar Radiation

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What is a major shift occurring in the energy landscape in South Africa?

Which energy innovation is estimated to have a significantly higher energy potential than humanity's annual consumption?

What is one of the key benefits of solar power mentioned in the text?

Why do biofuels stir debate according to the text?

What percentage of new electricity generation in South Africa is expected to come from renewable energy over the next two decades?

Which innovation involves kite-like devices anchored to the seafloor for energy generation?

What is one environmental concern related to solar power according to the text?

What is the main mechanism for converting solar power into electricity?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a non-conventional energy source?

What is the potential of the sun's energy output in a single hour?

Which country embarked on renewable energy initiatives through wind and solar power projects in 2011?

What is the capacity of each of the Sere wind and Upington solar power projects in South Africa?

Which element, derived from sand, plays a crucial role in converting solar energy into electricity?

What can generate as much solar power as burning 500,000 tons of coal?

What is the total value of the deal signed by South Africa for renewable energy projects in November 2011?

In terms of energy output, what significant step does the Sere wind and Upington solar power projects mark for South Africa?

What resource can provide an immense amount of solar energy without being extensively used?

What is the cornerstone of the planet's available non-conventional energy resources?

Which material plays a crucial role in generating an electrical charge when exposed to significant sunlight in photovoltaic cells?

What does the text suggest about the current utilization of solar energy potential?

What distinguishes the Sere wind power and Upington solar power projects in South Africa?

How does photovoltaics contribute to the conversion of solar energy into electricity?

What key advantage of solar power is highlighted in the text?

Which element, commonly found in sand, is crucial for generating solar power?

What distinguishes renewable energy sources like solar radiation from traditional fossil fuels?

How does silicon-based photovoltaics contribute to reducing environmental impact compared to burning coal?

What does the conversion of the Sun's energy into electricity through photovoltaics demonstrate?

What is one of the main challenges facing wind power innovation mentioned in the text?

Which renewable energy source is expected to constitute a significant portion of new electricity generation in South Africa over the next two decades?

What is an environmental advantage of solar power highlighted in the text?

Which innovation emulates the photosynthesis process to transform sunlight into a chemical fuel?

What is one of the concerns related to the implementation of wind power according to the text?

Which energy source continues to be the primary for electricity generation in South Africa despite advancements in other sources?

What technology aims to integrate solar energy generation into building designs through innovations like solar panel roof shingles?

What is a drawback associated with the use of biofuels mentioned in the text?

Which renewable energy source is highlighted as having no air or water pollution during operation?

What is a concern associated with solar power according to the text?

What is one drawback associated with wind power innovation mentioned in the text?

What is a concern related to artificial photosynthesis as discussed in the text?

Which renewable energy source mentioned is highlighted for its potential impact on commodity prices and affordability?

What distinguishes underwater kites as an innovative energy generation method according to the text?

What is one potential challenge related to solar buildings mentioned in the text?

Which innovation aims to capture wind streams in the Earth's troposphere for energy generation?

What distinguishes biofuels in terms of debate surrounding their usage according to the text?

What is a challenge faced by solar power innovation highlighted in the text?

What is the main mechanism for converting solar power into electricity?

Which element, commonly found in sand, is crucial for generating solar power?

Which innovation emulates the photosynthesis process to transform sunlight into a chemical fuel?

What can generate as much solar power as burning 500,000 tons of coal?

What renewable energy source is highlighted as having no air or water pollution during operation?

What is a drawback associated with the use of biofuels mentioned in the text?

What is one of the main challenges facing wind power innovation mentioned in the text?

What is one environmental concern related to solar power according to the text?

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