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1- Introduction to Energy
What is Energy
Energy is the quantitative property that must be
transferred to an object in order to perform work
on, or to heat, the object. Energy is a conserved
quantity.
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Energy Conversion (SI)
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World Energy Consumption
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The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development
‐ In one second the sun releases more energy than has been used by mankind since the
beginning of recorded history.
‐ In one hour more sunlight falls on the earth than what is used by the entire population in one
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Total Gas Reserves
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World Use of Oil
• Total Oil Consumed in 2006: 85 Million
Barrels/day
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Two energy concerns:
1. Global warming
2. Primary Energy Supplies
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Direct Use of Solar Energy
a) Transportation
b) Electrical energy
production
c) Space and water heating
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Use of Solar for Residential Electrical
Energy Production
•Average residential electrical demand is 10 to 50 kW
(average ≈ 30 kW)
• Clear sky radiation on a surface tracking the sun is ≈1,000
W/ m²
• With 100% conversion efficiency, the energy demand can
be met with a 10 – 50 m² collector.
• Achievable conversion efficiency ≈ 10%
• A 100 –500 m² collector is required (on a sunny day with
tracking)
• Roof of typical house ≈ 400 m²
• Technically feasible. What is the true performance and
cost?
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European- Million Roof Plan
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Kuwait Location
The latitude of Kuwait City, Kuwait is 29.378586, and the longitude
is 47.990341. Kuwait City in the Cities place category with the gps
coordinates of 29° 22' 42.9096'' N and 47° 59' 25.2276'' E.
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29.31166 Latitude
47.481766 Longitude
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