ENERGY PROJECT

SOLAR ENERGY

• Powered by the sun
• Usually in the form of solar panels

BENEFITS OF SOLAR ENERGY

• "Green" (no pollution)
• Renewable
• Once a system is in place, fuel is free

Detriments of Solar Power:
Only works when sun is shining, costly to install, & most photovoltaic panels are made up of silicon & other toxic metals like mercury, lead and cadmium

FOSSIL FUELS

• Formed hundreds of millions years ago during Carboniferous Period
• Coal, petroleum, and natural gas
• Favored by many

ADVANTAGES OF FOSSIL FUELS

• Easily available
• Produce large amounts of energy
• Low cost
• Many uses

DETRIMENTS OF FOSSIL FUELS

• Nonrenewable
• Take a very long time to form
• Cause lots of pollution
• Bad for the climate

WORKS CITED

• http://www.ucsusa.org/clean_energy/our-energy-choices/renewable-energy/how-...
• http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/Disadvantages_SolarEnergy.php
• http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter08.html