satellites. The only thing needed is a means to convert the energy contained in the Sun’s radiation – mainly light and ultraviolet rays – into electrical power. The most efficient way to achieve this today is by using panels composed of semiconductor photovoltaic cells. ‘Solar panels’‚ as they are usually called‚ are now quite a common sight here on Earth‚ but they were first used in space in 1958 to power the ‘Vanguard’ satellite. Principles of solar satellites In photovoltaic cells‚ such as the
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LOCATION‚ COMPETITION‚ AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: LOCAL CLUSTERS IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY By: Porter‚ Michael E.; Economic Development Quarterly‚ Feb2000‚ Vol. 14 Issue 1‚ p15‚ 20p‚ 4 diagrams Economic geography during an era of global competition involves a paradox. It is widely recognized that changes in technology and competition have diminished many of the traditional roles of location. Yet clusters‚ or geographic concentrations of interconnected companies‚ are a striking feature of virtually
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The purpose of the report in context is to present a Marketing Plan proposal to Nike’s senior management on how to market the modified sneakers for the elderly. In order to make an effective marketing plan‚ findings indicate that marketing research and information is imperative for both environmental and competitor analysis. So to speak‚ the report has delved deeper to present how the 4Ps of marketing mix would be utilized for better marketing of the product. Equally important‚ the report has presented
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Knowledge Assets in the Global Economy: Assessment of National Intellectual Capital Journal of Global Information Management July-Sep‚ 2000‚ 8(3)‚ 5-15. “Our government is filled with knowledge...We have 316 years’ worth of documents and data and thousands of employees with long years of practical experience. If we can take that knowledge‚ and place it into the hands of any person who needs it‚ whenever they need it‚ I can deliver services more quickly‚ more accurately and more consistently.”
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Solar Panels : Solar panels are an eco-friendly electric generator. Solar panels generate electrical power from the sun by converting sunlight to electricity with no moving parts‚ zero emissions‚ and no maintenance. The solar panel‚ the first component of a electric solar energy system‚ is a collection of individual silicon cells that generate electricity from sunlight. The basic component of a solar panel is solar cell or photovoltaic cell. Solar cell: A solar cell or photovoltaic cell
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problems the world now faces.[1][2] Solar technologies are broadly characterized as either passive solar or active solar depending on the way they capture‚ convert and distribute solar energy. Active solar techniques include the use of photovoltaic panels and solar thermal collectors to harness the energy. Passive solar techniques include orienting a building to the Sun‚ selecting materials with favorable thermal mass or light dispersing properties‚ and designing spaces that naturally circulate air
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Multinational Corporation and the Global economy Multinational Corporation A corporation that manages production or renders services in more than one country. Classification of Multinational Corporations Subsidiaries If you company is cash rich‚ then acquisitions may be a better strategy than establishing branches. Acquiring a local company for the purpose of vertical or horizontal integration is fast and comparatively easy‚ provided that you plan to leave the original business (branch
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Australia’s Role in the Global Economy 2.2 Australia’s Trade and Financial Flows 2.2.1 Value‚ Composition and Direction of Australia’s Trade and Financial Flows International trade has historically played a very significant role in the development of the Australian economy Due to geographical isolation – trade has always represented high proportion of Australia’s economic activity‚ overseas market for Aust.’s primary commodities (agricultural products‚ minerals)‚ imports new technology
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of standing up to him. The image shows the two classes of wealth present in the town‚ one‚ being the rich‚ represented by the large‚ well-kept houses both with solar panels on the roof‚ yet also clearly the minority. Then the working class which is represented by the collection of smaller houses that aren’t able to afford the panels. The reader then sees the families living in the less attractive houses being forced to pay the Mayor their well-earned money. Wash uses a series of techniques to
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The phrase: "the world is flat" can be interpreted in many ways. Basically what Friedman means by "flat" is "linked." The falling of trade and political barriers and technical advances have made it possible to do business‚ instantaneously with billions of other people around the world. It has allowed for parts of the world‚ which had previously been cut off‚ like China and India‚ to successfully compete in the world market. Thus‚ the playing field is being leveled‚ and no one nation has an advantage
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