Solar Energy🔥
By: Geneva Garcia👑
🔥The Sun
The Sun is our main source of light and heat. It is a big ball of gas in the center of our solar system. Without The Sun there would be no life on Earth.
🔥Solar Energy
Solar energy travels from the sun to the Earth in rays, but only a small amount of energy reaches Earth.
Solar energy will never run out, which is an advantage for Earth.
To conserve our fossil fuels, some people put solar collectors (solar panels) on their roofs to convert solar energy into electric energy. This energy is one of the most important energy sources.
We use solar energy in many different ways. We use solar energy for electrical , thermal , and light energy for stores , businesses, and homes.
Solar Panels
This is solar energy being converted into electricity to power a home.
Solar powered car
Here a car is being powered by solar energy, instead of gasoline, which burns up more oil.
Solar powered boat
This boat is being powered by solar panels on its roof. This helps conserve fossil fuels.
🔥Fun Fact
Its estimated that the world's oil reserves will last 30 to 40 years. On the other hand, solar energy is infinite (forever).
Solar energy & Pollution
Solar energy does NOT cause pollution. However, solar collectors and other associated equipment/machines are manufactured in factories that in turn may cause some pollution.
🔥 Solar Energy Being Used
Solar energy is used to generate electricity in power plants called "Solar Thermal Power Plants", by using concentrating solar power(csp solar).