differences and similarities between solar PV and solar thermal energy

differences and similarities between solar PV and solar thermal energy

1) Review and discuss the differences and similarities between solar PV and solar thermal energy in terms of the three E’s. Which of these two sources of energy do you think are more (a) implementable and (b) sustainable?

2) Discuss the possibilities for widening the use of nuclear power on the basis of each of the five points at the end of slide 10 of Presentation #5. Compare these to the issues surrounding the disasters cited in the same slide and the issues discussed at the end of the video in “link 5 – nuclear power” (i.e. after the part we viewed in class). The video is at the following link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK8ccWSZkic

3) Watch the video at the following link:

Discuss the following with respect to the video, the discussions we have had in class, what you know about the material, and research that you conduct regarding these:
• Do you feel that the main points made are valid?
• What main point about fossil fuels is not discussed?
• Are the ideas discussed at odds with sustainability as we have discussed it, particularly with regard to energy and atmosphere?