300: Revised Abstract

Laurens Requirement

My research examined the application and benefits of using Solar Power vs. Wind Power as alternative energy. I found that we need to reform our ways of obtaining energy from the carbon emitting producers and replace the process with clean, renewable, options. Without these new options we would soon face the doom of filling our atmosphere with concentrated carbon dioxide. The problem is in finding which option is best in a given situation. My method in analyzing the problem was to explore individual requirement in each case, understanding what it needs, what can be done, when it can be used, etc. By learning which option is best to use, we may develop a more efficient result and a cleaner environment. Unfortunately, there is no clean cut answer to each problem as there are variables to consider, such as reliant climate, sun and wind, environmental protection, and costs. For example, wind generated energy requires a lot of wind. Solar generated energy requires a lot of sun. Placing these options in regions not suited to the particular environment does not make environmental sense.

Some possibilities are being explored now with varying results. Solar generated street signs have been proven too unreliable due to the cost of each solar panel and the unreliability of weather patterns. According to “Solar Powered Signals: Myth or Marvel?” by Coetzee, theft of solar panels was one of the biggest cons for using solar generated street lights. However, there are some good possibilities, such as a US and China solar project to develop the biggest solar farm set for completion in 2019 in the Mongolian Desert with a total of 11,950 megawatts of power. The same US company is also developing three more solar farms, one the Mohave Desert totaling up to be 1,100 megawatts of power.

Revised Abstract: The Future of Renewable Power

My research examined the application and benefits of using Solar Power vs. Wind Power as alternative energy. I found that we need to reform our ways of obtaining energy from the carbon emitting producers and replace the process with clean, renewable, options. Without these new options we would soon face the doom of filling our atmosphere with concentrated carbon dioxide. The problem is in finding which option is best in a given situation. My method in analyzing the problem was to explore individual requirement in each case, understanding what it needs, what can be done, when it can be used, and so on. By learning which option is best to use, we may develop a more efficient result and a cleaner environment. Unfortunately, there is no clean cut answer to each problem as there are variables to consider, such as reliant climate, sun and wind, environmental protection, and costs. For example, wind generated energy requires a lot of wind. Solar generated energy requires a lot of sun. Placing these options in regions not suited to the particular environment does not make environmental sense.

Some possibilities are being explored now with varying results, wind generated power used in residential zones has been unacceptable due to audible noise caused by the spinning turbine generators. Solar generated street signs have been proven too unreliable due to the cost of each solar panel and the unreliability of weather patterns. According to “Solar Powered Signals: Myth or Marvel?” by Coetzee¹, theft of solar panels was one of the biggest cons for using solar generated street lights. However, there are some good possibilities, such as a US and China solar project to develop the biggest solar farm set for completion in 2019 in the Mongolian desert of China². This project will supply power to three million Chinese homes when fully completed with a total of 11,950 megawatts of power. The same us company is also developing three more solar farms, one the Mohave Desert, California totaling up to be 1,100 megawatts of power³.

As these solar and wind options become cheaper and more available, we can count on seeing them competing with other non-renewable options in the future to help relieve our demand for energy.

1)Coetzee, Jan, Willem Louw, and Peter Bullock. "SOLAR POWERED TRAFFIC SIGNALS: MYTH OR MARVEL?." digital research repository of the University of Pretoria. Document Transformation Technologies cc, 11 July 2008. Web. 9 Apr. 2010. .
2)Woody, Todd. "China and U.S. Company Plan a Big Solar Project - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. N.p., 8 Sept. 2009. Web. 6 May 2010. .
3)Woody, Todd. "A Boost for Photovoltaics in California Deal - Green Blog - NYTimes.com." Energy and Environment - Green Blog - NYTimes.com. N.p., 18 Aug. 2009. Web. 7 May 2010. .

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The whole reason for my paper was to examine the results and uses of Solar Power vs. Wind Power energy solutions for alternative energy solutions. The paper also illustrates that we need to reform our process of obtaining energy from our carbon emitting plants to clean and renewable options, without these new options we would soon face the doom of overpopulating carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The problem is finding which options are best in the given situations. My Approach to solving that problem was stating the requirements for each what it needs, what has to be done, when to use it, and so on. By learning which options are best to use, we may develop a more efficient environment. Unfortunately, there is no clear cut answer to this question as each need very reliant climate and weather to be able to produce energy. Wind generated energy needs a lot of wind, Solar generated energy needs a lot of sun. Placing them in regions that do not suit the environment does not economical sense. Unfortunately wind generated power cannot be produced in residential zones due to its audible noise from the generators turbine spinning to produce power.
Further through the paper I discuss the possibilities of using solar power. Unfortunately solar generated street signs is too unrealistic with the cost of each solar panel and the reliability of the different weather patterns. Theft of solar panels was one of the biggest cons from using solar panels to generate electricity for street lights and street signs. Although that idea does not work, using solar panels to cool medicine such as vaccines is a viable option for developing countries such as Africa where electricity grids are not always readily available in the area treatments need to be performed in.

"Solar Energy is also being looked into providing energy for developing regions where energy grids are hard to come by or economically or physically unfeasible."

Smoothy recipie

Lauren's Sweet & Tart Smoothie

1 container of organic raspberry yogurt
1 banana
1 cup strawberries
1/4 cup blueberries
1.5 ~ 2 kiwi's
1 cup lemonade
(you can add a squirt of lime if needed for extra tangy)

ice, 1/2 to 1 cup, amount depends on the potency and consistency you desire

Courtesy of Lauren Neighbors, my sister