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Can solar-electric power replace fossil fuels - coal and petroleum?
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∙ 14y ago
A simple question does not necessarily have a simple answer, however most experts agree that solar energy contribution to the energy needs will increase but never replace all the fossil fuels we use. There are many links on the internet, and you can find more information in books. I have taken this quote from one of the attached links: "Barriers to further solar generation include the high price of making solar cells and reliance on weather patterns to generate electricity. Also, solar generation does not produce electricity at night, which is a particular problem in high northern and southern latitude countries; energy demand is highest in winter, while availability of solar energy is lowest."
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What are the example of fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels are: coal methane, petroleum.
Why do the states in India which extract coal and petroleum are rich in fossil fuels?
Because coal and petroleum are themselves fossil fuels.
What are the different types of fossil fuels?
Oil, Coal, and Petroleum
Types of fossil fuels?
Petroleum, coal, and natural gas are a few types of fossil fuels
Classify fossils fuels?
Fossil fuels are classified as non-renewable sources. Examples of fossil fuels are coal and petroleum. They are termed non-renewable because they were produced organically over millions of years. if the limit quantity of fossil fuels are used up, it will be difficult to replace them.
Is uranium an example of a fossil fuel?
I believe the term "fossil fuels" is used for things that burn, in a chemical reaction - like coal and petroleum. Also, "fossil fuels" implies that the fuel is the remainder of fossils - as is believed to be the case with petroleum and coal.I believe the term "fossil fuels" is used for things that burn, in a chemical reaction - like coal and petroleum. Also, "fossil fuels" implies that the fuel is the remainder of fossils - as is believed to be the case with petroleum and coal.I believe the term "fossil fuels" is used for things that burn, in a chemical reaction - like coal and petroleum. Also, "fossil fuels" implies that the fuel is the remainder of fossils - as is believed to be the case with petroleum and coal.I believe the term "fossil fuels" is used for things that burn, in a chemical reaction - like coal and petroleum. Also, "fossil fuels" implies that the fuel is the remainder of fossils - as is believed to be the case with petroleum and coal.
What type of fossil fuel is created from natural gas and petroleum?
Natural gas and petroleum ARE fossil fuels.
Is Petroleum limited resources?
Petroleum is called "fossil fuel." Fossil fuels are made after a long time out of decaying organisms. Because it takes so long to create fossil fuels, and because it isn't taking us long to use fossil fuels, they are limited. How much petroleum we have left is unknown, but there is a limit.
What are the fossil fuels of nonrenewable sources?
The fossil fuels, all of which are non-renewable, are petroleum, coal, and natural gas.
Liquid fossil fuels are called?
They are called petroleum.
How the petroleum form in the Earth?
due to fossil fuels
What does coal and petroleum have in common?
Both are fossil fuels
