solar Energy

Solar Energy

• Solar energy is radiant energy made by the sun
• The sun produces energy by nuclear fusion in its core

Harnessed

• It's harneessed two ways: passive and active
• Passive solar energy traps sunlight ex. Greenhouses
• Active solar energy traps sunlight by performing an action by producing a current ex. Solar panels

The Process

• Solar energy is made by the sun hitting the metal and making the electrons move fast and creating a current

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Advantages

• Clean
• Useful for most
• Needs little maintenence
• Long lasting
• Easy to install
• Produces energy as long as the Sun exists

Disadvantages

• Expensive Solar Panels
• Only works where the sun is
• Its material causes pollution
• Does not store all the radiant energy (its inefficient)
• Can't work at night
• Large area is needed for installation

facts

• An average sized panel can cost from $15,000- $29,000
• In the United States 0.4% of solar energy is produced every year

locations

• Solar Energy power plants are located outside
• Most of the power plants are found in the sunnier states and on the east coast
• Most of the bigger developing power plants are found on the west coast

Bibliography

• "Advantages and Disadvantages of Renewable Energy - Conserve Energy Future." ConserveEnergyFuture. N.p., 20 May 2014. Web. 05 Nov. 2015.
• "Alternative Energy Sources - Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Biomass, Ocean and Other Energy Sources." ConserveEnergyFuture. N.p., 20 Jan. 2013. Web. 05 Nov. 2015.

Bibliography (COntinued)

• "The National Map Small-Scale Collection." The National Map: Small Scale. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2015.
• "News." Solar-Powered Plane. N.p., n.d. Web. 05 Nov. 2015.
• "Photovoltaic Solar Power Panels - Conserve Energy Future." ConserveEnergyFuture. N.p., 20 Jan. 2013. Web. 05 Nov. 2015.

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