Energy Sources
Moving Forward
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| This is two of the kinds of energy that are to be used. The solar panels will not be located on the roof, but instead on the side of the building. Picture is public domain, www.prellwitzchilin.com |
Impact of Future Schools
In order to make a global impact, a school must take responisbility by using renewable energy sources. It is a good way to teach the students of the importance so that they can act upon their knowledge. The students could take what they see everday at school and make it a part of their everyday life and pass it down to their children.
The Power of the Sun
Kyocera solar panels have more wattage per square foot and a lower mounting structure cost than similar solar panels. It would cost $883.71 per panel, which boils down to $4.21 per watt. The price has been reduced by 7%. It comes with a 2 year warranty, so there won't be a problem with maintenance.
Solar power gives us a way to use energy that the earth gives to us naturally. This power is renewable and leave no carbon foot print, helping the school make the world a brighter place.
Harvesting the Wind
The wind turbines that will be installed at the school will have three blades facing the wind. Wind turbines produce electricity 70-85% of the time. One turbine creates 4.7 million units of electricity each year. Energy produced by wind turbines is clean; no pollution is released into Earth's atmosphere.
