The Future of Energy :
What is the energy crisis?
What is alternative energy and what are its benefits?
How does alternative energy fit into Rowan’s vision?
A look at wind and solar energy The Future of Energy
The Energy Crisis :
Currently 90% of the global energy is supplied by traditional fuels
Traditional Fuel is:
A non-renewable resource
Costly The Energy Crisis
Alternative Energy :
Energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm the environment
Self-sufficiency from other countries
Creation of American jobs
Reduction of pollution and impact on environment Alternative Energy
Alternative Energy & Rowan’s Vision :
Rowan’s vision sites “responsibility through service; and character through challenge.”
Conserving the environment as well as creating jobs are both a responsibility and a challenge.
Alternative energy will further allow Rowan to be known for the responsibility and character it instills. Alternative Energy & Rowan’s Vision
How it works :
How it works Wind Energy Solar Energy A rotor on top of the tower captures wind
Wind spins a shaft that leads from the hub of the rotor to a generator
generator turns that rotational
energy into electricity
See Video Solar Cells Collect Photons
Photons cause electrons to free
Electrons move from a positive layer to a negative layer in the cell and down a path
This flow
creates electricity
See Video
Conclusion :
Alternative energy provide Rowan with the economic benefit of lower energy bills and the security provided by such renewable resources.
It will also further cultivate the values of Rowan University which will be seen not only on campus but throughout the community. Conclusion
Slide 8:
Thank You!