How to Destroy the Universe by Paul Parsons

How to Destroy the Universe by Paul Parsons

Author:Paul Parsons [Parsons, Paul]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Quercus
Published: 2013-01-25T16:00:00+00:00


CHAPTER 19

How to harness starlight

• The bright Sun

• Matter waves

• Solar cells

• Solar thermal energy

• Star power

The energy pouring out from our Sun in a single second is enough to meet planet Earth’s energy demands for over 800,000 years. Even the small proportion of this energy falling on the planet could sustain us for 1,000 years. It’s not surprising then that many scientists believe solar energy to be one of the most promising solutions to the world’s energy woes. So how does it work and why aren’t we using more of it?



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