CAN SOLAR WINDS POWER EARTH?

Jatin Singh, Jasmeen Kaur, Molly Sharma

B.Sc-III (Hs.)
Department of Physics, Panjab University, Chandigarh
ABSTRACT:
As we strive to find the source of alternative energy, a number of
researchers continue to look to what we consider as the ultimate source
in renewable energy- the sun. However, creating efficient solar panels
on earth is a big challenge. Through this technology, we are not able to
utilize the solar energy to the fullest and hence the problem of pollution
through burning fossil fuels and their depletion still remains a
perpetuating problem. Therefore, some scientists are looking forward to
harvest solar energy from the solar winds. The solar wind is a stream of
charged particles that heads outwards from the sun’s upper atmosphere.
They move outwards to Earth and other planets and provide the potential
to power the entire Earth. Energy from solar winds if utilized to its
maximum has the potential to generate billions of gigawatts of energy.
Hence, this renewable source of energy can replace the conventional
sources of energy being used today and therefore serve as boon for the
future generation.