SOLAR ENERGY

HOW DOES IT WORK?

• Large silicon crystals that produce electrical current when struck by light
• So it's not as complicated as other sources of energy.

HOW COULD IT BE USED?

• It gives us electricity
• It can also be used in solar thermal panels
• In which can be used for hot water & heat in your houses and pools

SOME EXAMPLES:

• Powering home appliances
• Lighting a home
• Used as solar thermal panels
• Drying clothes

WHAT'S ITS EFFECT ON THE ENVIROMENT?

• It is emission free
• Reduces city costs
• Less industrial plants
• 100 sq. mi. of solar energy is enough to power the nation

IS IT ACCEPTED & WHY?

• Yes
• Because it can be converted into other energies
• And is cheap

POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EFFECTS:

• Positive:
• Does not leave a carbon footprint & almost cost less
• Negative:
• Only available during daylight & weather can affect it.