Solar Energy

How does solar energy work (with solar panels)?

> Solar cells convert solar energy directly into electrical energy

What do solar cells do?

Collect the sun's light and transform it into usable energy, like chloroplasts do in a plant's cell to make food.

renewable energy

Energy from a source that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power.

Non-renewable energy

Energy that cannot be replaced once it is used or cannot be replaced as fast as it is being used.

Where is the world's largest solar power plant?

Mojave Desert, USA.

Photosynthesis

Plants use the sun's energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars

Solar cells convert what type of energy into electrical energy?

Solar energy

What are disadvantages of solar energy?

Solar panels can take up space and collecting the sun's energy can be dependent on the weather.

Why is solar energy a good alternative?

Solar power is renewable at absolutely no cost to supply energy infinitely.

What are photovoltaic cells?

They convert the sun's energy into electrical power.

Solar Energy

energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy

Is solar energy renewable or nonrenewable?

renewable