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TED energy (organic solar cells (material efficient (only a thin layer of…
TED energy
organic solar cells
material used for light absorption and charge transport are based on carbon, not metals
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lightweight, bendable, semi-transparent
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Nuclear Energy
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Nuclear Energy is safer than all other fossil fuels, however fossil fuels are much more popular and fossil fuel use is increasing while Nuclear Power is decreasing
People are so scared of the reactors and power plants because of big disasters such as chernobyl and fukushima, however these events are rare and cause much less damage than extraction of fossil fuels.
Nuclear Energy is the safest way to make reliable power however people are much more scared of the accidents.
The most harm isn't caused by the machines or radiation, but it caused by our fears
There isn't a lot of waste from Nuclear Plants, nuclear waste doesn't cause poisoning, it justs sits there and is monitored, however all other waste from other energy production isn't monitored and contributes to pollution.
The only way to get rid of large amounts of nuclear weapons is to use the plutonium in nuclear warheads as power for nuclear power plants. There are no cases of countries that first have nuclear plants and then decide to make weapons, it is the opposite.
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Cooling accounts for 8% of all greenhouse emissions and that number is expected to rise drastically by 2050 as the world transitions to having cooling systems in all parts of the world. Sky Cool systems is a company looking to tackle this issue. They have created panels that turn the sky into a renewable resource and reduce the electricity use of both air conditioning and refrigerator use.
Technology such as this is going to be the driving factor in preventing the planet's downfall due to global warming. If we can figure out how to use the cold of space to do more than just prevent cooling greenhouse emissions then we could be looking at a sustainable future.
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Affordable Energy
Affects people of colour disproportionately, as well as nurses, teachers, and vets.
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It takes about $1500 to connect the average household to the electrical grid. But photons fall on every rooftop, and have enough power to generate electricity for every household need. However, we have been lacking the technology to make it happen and have been in the mindset that we need the traditional grid for economic development.
There have been companies in Africa who recognize that Africa has a great advantage for the utilization of solar power than any other continent. Three positive events that have happened are:
- The reduction of cost of solar energy technology
It has gone down 95% in the last 30 years.
- Appliance network
LED lightbulb, for example, has decreased in price by 85% in
the last 5 years but is 10x better and lasts 30 years longer
- Payment plans have become more affordable
Solar kits have been created to make solar energy accessible at an affordable price so that it can be utilized by anyone.
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This means that people have ownership over the way they receive their energy and a sense of dignity and independence.