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The sun is the greatest natural resource in the province of Cadiz, hence the importance of using it as an energy source. Subtropical latitudes and abundance of anticyclones determines a very high isolation: 2.800 hours of sun per year.
The project introduces solar farms, which provide power to the general electric network. The direct conversion of sunlight into electricity is possible due to silicon (semiconductor cells).
1. Avoids air emissions of around 160.000 kg of CO2 per year.
2. These facilities do not require significant earth movements that modify the topography, or produce any toxic spill that could affect aquifers nearby. They do not produce noise and do not require the use of water resources.
3. Places value on a natural resource, reducing the external energy dependence.
4. It contributes to the creation of jobs and promotes research, development and innovation in the clean energy sector.
5. A photovoltaic panel in this location takes approx. 2 years to generate as much energy as was needed in its production. The ecological footprint is small considering the lifespan of the plates, approx. 30 years.
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The sun is the greatest natural resource in the province of Cadiz, hence the importance of using it as an energy source. Subtropical latitudes and abundance of anticyclones determines a very high isolation: 2.800 hours of sun per year.
The project introduces solar farms, which provide power to the general electric network. The direct conversion of sunlight into electricity is possible due to silicon (semiconductor cells).
1. Avoids air emissions of around 160.000 kg of CO2 per year.
2. These facilities do not require significant earth movements that modify the topography, or produce any toxic spill that could affect aquifers nearby. They do not produce noise and do not require the use of water resources.
3. Places value on a natural resource, reducing the external energy dependence.
4. It contributes to the creation of jobs and promotes research, development and innovation in the clean energy sector.
5. A photovoltaic panel in this location takes approx. 2 years to generate as much energy as was needed in its production. The ecological footprint is small considering the lifespan of the plates, approx. 30 years.