List some ways that the geographic setting might affect solar-energy generation
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List some ways that the geographic setting might affect solar-energy generation of each site.
· Galápagos Islands, Ecuador:
La Serena, Chile:
· Ushuaia, Argentina:
· Macapá, Brazil:
Mar Chiquita, Argentina:
Consider seasonal variations in the amount of insolation for each site (use the graphs in the Connections two-page spread as a guide) to evaluate how the maximum amount of insolation for each site varies during the year. Record some general observations about this variation below.
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador:
La Serena, Chile:
· Ushuaia, Argentina:
· Macapá, Brazil:
· Mar Chiquita, Argentina:
Examine two globes showing downward radiation flux and upward radiation flux (in the textbook). From all the information available, including the angles of incidence, variation by season, and globes, list the advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of building a solar-energy facility at each site.
Site
Pros
Cons
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
La Serena, Chile
Ushuaia, Argentina
Macapá, Brazil
Mar Chiquita, Argentina
Examine two globes showing downward radiation flux and upward radiation flux (in the textbook). From all the information available, including the angles of incidence, variation by season, and globes, list the advantages (pros) and disadvantages (cons) of building a solar-energy facility at each site.
Site
Pros
Cons
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
La Serena, Chile
Ushuaia, Argentina
Macapá, Brazil
Mar Chiquita, Argentina
Explanation / Answer
Similar to Macapa, this area is situated in the equator which gives it high temperature for solar production.
2.La Serena, Chile:
Here the temperatures are high as they are influenced by dry conditions of the Atacama Desert. Solar energy production is high and has contributed to Chile’s prosperity in solar power production.
3.Ushuaia, Argentina:
Its closeness to the Patagonian Sea rarely favors solar production as the sub polar climate is high experienced here with low temperature. Summers are the only periods that favor solar energy production.
4.Macapá, Brazil:
Latitude- being at the 00 latitude, Macapa experiences tropical climate giving it high temperature ranges ideal for solar power generation.
5.Mar Chiquita, Argentina:
This area is located in the mid-latitudes and the climate here is favorable for solar production with warm and milt temperature over the year.
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