SOLAR POWER
The Most Important Source of Energy- By: Jazlyn Clark
How it works
We can obtain solar power through solar panels. Solar panels work by allowing particles of light to knock electrons free from atoms, creating a flow of electricity. Solar panels are actually made up of many smaller units, or cells; any A solar panel is many cells linked together.
Germany
Germany is the leading country for use of solar energy in the world currently. Germany has plans to be using nothing but renewable energy by the year 2050.
Spain
Spain was once the world’s leader for solar energy. Around 10% of Spain’s energy comes from solar power, which is way beyond the average of 2% in the rest of the world.
United States of America
As the cost of electricity rises, Americans are becoming more interested in the idea of solar energy. The top states in the U.S. for solar energy, as of 2015, are listed below.
1. New York
New York is the number one state in America for use of solar energy.
2. Massachusetts
Massachusetts is the second best state in America for solar energy usage.
3. Connecticut
Connecticut is a close third on solar energy in the United States.
The Benefits of Solar Power
Solar power is a very sustainable source of energy with many other benefits. First of all, solar energy is renewable as long as the sun still burns. Secondly, they need very little maintenance other than installing and optimizing; they do not require mechanical parts that may fail. Finally, solar panels produce solar energy silently, or without any bothersome sound.
History
Solar power is energy retracted from the sun, often through solar panels; Solar panels are machines which take light (usually from the sun) and turn it into electricity. Solar energy is also a renewable energy source.