Theme D Case Study: Solar Power Flashcards
1
Q
Solar Power does not create 3 things, what are these?
A
Pollution
Greenhouse Gases
Noise
2
Q
During what time of day will solar power struggle to generate electricity?
A
Night
3
Q
In terms of solar power, will there be more or less production of electricity in winter, cloudy weather and or storms?
A
Less
4
Q
No fuel is needed for solar power to be functional, what does this mean for the cost of solar power?
A
It is cheap
5
Q
How long do the photovoltaic cells last in solar panels? (yrs)
A
40 years
6
Q
In terms of percentages, how effective are photovoltaic cells and what type of land will need to be used as a result of it?
A
20%
Large area of land needed
7
Q
How many jobs did solar power create in Europe in 2020?
A
33,500
