How Does the Sun Give Energy?
The source of all the energy of the earth is the sun. But, have you ever thought how this sun gives energy? If you have then, you are in the right place because here, we have all the information that you need to know about the procedure of providing energy to the earth. And, just like the cherry on the top, we have made this article very simple for your easy understanding.
The earth is the only planet in the solar system that has life in it. Although scientists believe that there are aquatic lives or microbes present beneath the ice surface Enceladus or Europa or in the methane lake of Titan, for the time being earth are the only known place to have life in it. This is because; earth is blessed with all the necessity conditions that are suitable for the survival of life in this planet.
One of the reasons behind this is the Earth is situated within the habitable zone or “Goldilocks Zone” of the sun. This signifies that, it is in the right place from where the earth can receive the boundless benefits and abundant energy of the sun.
The light and the energy that we get from the sun are very important for chemical reaction. As we already know that the plants give us oxygen and one of the main components of the plant’s food is sunlight, or in other words photosynthesis. Just imagine what would have happened by now if we didn’t get light from sun?
So, how does the sun produce this energy? The answer is simple. Just like all other stars, the sun is also able to create energy because it is essentially a massive fusion reaction. The scientists have nebula theory for this. According to this theory, a huge cloud of particle (nebula) and gas was collapsed by force of their own gravity. Then, this resulted in the creation of this big ball of light. This then remained at the center of the solar system and it then triggered the other process where the hydrogen was collected in the center and started to fuse for creating the solar energy. That energy can be harnessed and stored in different way to use later, find out how at Powered Portable Solar.
The scientific name of this is nuclear fusion reaction. This process results in the creation of incredible amount of heat and light as energy. We get this light and heat from our planet. The process is not as easy as it seems to be. There are many crucial steps that are involved in the obtaining of energy from sun. But, if the sun stopped giving us energy then, the life will not able to exist in planet and gradually, just like any other planet on the solar system, earth will become lifeless as well.
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Solar Power Generation
The analysis warns of a lag in Costa Rica regarding the contribution of solar energy since, while in Costa Rica it is 0.34%, in Germany it is around 6.2%, in Italy 7.2%, in Guatemala 1.8 %, in the USA UU 1.4% and in Honduras 10%.
Distributed generation for self-consumption is regulated by Decree 39.220 and allows users of the electricity distribution network to integrate photovoltaic solar installations into their properties.
According to data provided by the Ministry of Environment and Energy, most of these solar installations are located in the Greater Metropolitan Area (GAM), mainly in the service area of the Compania Nacional de Fuerza y Luz in San José, where it is concentrated 35% of the total installed panels.
The study adds that there are 75 active companies based in Costa Rica that are dedicated to the design and installation of photovoltaic and thermal solar systems, which provide direct employment to 1,300 people.
Stragglers
The analysis of Aceslar confirms the lag in a generation with this clean source even though Costa Rica has conditions to use the Sun as a great ally to ensure the electricity of the future.
The use of this energy source would make it possible to respond more flexibly and quickly to needs, than through the construction of hydroelectric plants.
Also, due to the stability of the country’s distribution network and high flexibility – controlling water plants – the electrical system is well equipped to absorb large amounts of solar electricity generation and also wind (wind power), without compromising its operational safety.
These are the conclusions of a study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), which analyzed the conditions of the electricity system by simulating possible scenarios.
According to this, solar energy, together with short-term hydroelectric storage capacity, would be an “optimal” combination to reduce fuel-based generation (thermal) and increase operational safety in the dry season.
Thus, in summer, solar energy would provide day electricity and water plants at night, experts from the IDB add.
Therefore, the analysis suggests to the authorities to consider solar energy “both large-scale and small-scale”; but, also, with a “decentralized” geographic distribution.
This recommendation is made after the studies detected that the electrical system already has a high water storage capacity with daily regulation.
The simulations of the researchers indicate that if the northern zone of the country is strengthened, according to the energy expansion plan of the Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE), an additional capacity of 250 megawatts (MW) of solar, wind and geothermal energy could be connected. Apart from the capacities confirmed until 2018.
“Thanks to the good regulation capacity of its generators and its transmission network duly developed, the electrical system does not show problems of dynamic stability (without voltage spikes), in none of the scenarios investigated with instantaneous penetration levels of up to more than 70% of renewable energies for 2024, “the document says.
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