Solar Energy
The amazing power of the sun
About solar energy
Solar energy is generated using the suns powerful rays. Solar is one of the fastest-industries in America. Solar energy is a valuable renewable resource. It is capable of generating heat, light, and electricity.
pros and cons
Some pros and cons of solar energy are:
pros:
renewable
good availability
environmentally friendly
sustainable
abundant
cons:
expensive
requires space
associated with pollution
exotic materials
intermittent
How solar energy works
Solar panels on the house
Solar panels being made
Fun facts
Solar energy can be used to heat water, power cars, and air crafts
solar energy is the earths most available energy source because it can be found anywhere the sun shines
It takes about 8 minutes for sunlight to travel from the sun to the earth, moving at 186,282 miles per second
The largest solar power plant in the world is located in California’s Mojave Desert and is made up of 173,500 mirrors that convert the sun’s heat into electricity
Solar produces about 0.2% of the energy used in the United States