The large magnitude of solar energy available makes it a highly appealing source of electricity. The United Nations Development Programme in its 2000 World Energy Assessment found that the annual potential of solar energy was 1,575â49,837 exajoules (EJ).
Definition of IRONWOOD. 1. : any of numerous trees and shrubs (as a hornbeam or hop hornbeam) with exceptionally tough or hard wood. 2.: the wood of an ironwood.See ironwood defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT.. : any of numerous trees and shrubs (as a hornbeam or hop hornbeam) with exceptionally tough or hard wood. 2. : the wood of an ironwood. See ironwood defined for kids.
Iron ore is the raw material used to make pig iron, which is one of the main raw materials to make steel. 98% of the mined iron ore is used to make steel. Indeed, it has been argued that iron ore is more integral to the global economy than any other commodity, except perhaps oil.