City Planning for Photoelectric Generationby | 13-02-2016 20:31 |
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Many people nowadays are opting to use photoelectric generators as a source of domestic energy. As the cost of installing such devices had lowered, it has become more and more cost-effective to deploy photoelectric plates in small houses. The main problem with photoelectric generators is that enough amount of sunlight is required daily. As the photons from the sunlight trigger the electrons in the band to emit energy, less and/or weaker sunlight directly influences the amount of electricity generated. Therefore, it elongates the time required to retrieve the investment. For this reason, it has been avoided by people living in city to install photoelectric generators as new buildings built nearby can block their access to sunlight. Mr. Pyo, who lives in Seoul, Korea, had to suffer from this problem. After he invested some money on microgeneration system, new building prevented sunlight from reaching the photoelectric plate. After he accused the people behind the new construction, he however could reach a positive conclusion. His case became the first judgment that recognized the profitability of photoelectric plates. The Korean Ministry of Environment found that Mr. Pyo?s rights to receive ample sunlight has been violated. This means that the authorities started to view photoelectric generators as an active means to reap energy, not a passive utilization of spare energy. Following this judgment, it is expected that more people would be able to install these photoelectric plates safely. They no longer need to worry from losing the investment cost. In a short term, this change is congratulatory. However, it still raises a question: if photoelectric generation becomes more prevalent, would city builders be able to develop new industries without violating the right to sunlight? It is possible that city design may be limited severely due to preexisting microgeneration systems. A solution is evident: the city authorities should find an effective committee to plan city skylines and help individuals involved reach a consensus. To catch both rabbits – microgeneration and city development, observing parties levy a responsibility much bigger than ever since.   |
