Should We Use/ Can We Use Solar Energy In The Future?

Question

i.e the powering of cities. Fairly detailed answers please.

Answer 1

Oh yeah!

Solar has soooo much more potential than most people know about.

Many people think it's just the "solar cells" they see on calculators, walkway lights & such.

Concentrated solar energy by means of lenses and mirrors can flash water, freon or many other materials into steam.

The steam can be used to drive a piston or turbine engine.

The engine can pump water or generate electricity.

These "mirror farms" can be set up in remote places to produce electricity pollution free.

Solar collectors can be set up by individuals at home too.

Photo-voltaic cells make electricity.

Solar-driven heat pumps can help heat or cool a home.

There are many new applications and techniques under development today, energy costs being what they are.

Stay tuned !