Solar Energy

By: Mayra PortilloFebuary18,2011

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What is Solar Energy?

– Solar energy is when the sun radiates an enormous amount of energy.

– It is made up of gas. – Solar energy travels to Earth in rays.

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Is Solar Energy renewable or nonrenewable?Solar energy is renewable because it

will always shine.

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Where is your resource located in the world? It is located near the equator like

Central America.

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How do we recover or capture the energy in our resource?We can use solar panels.

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How is your energy resource used?Solar energy is used in electricity,

transportation, and heat.

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How does your resource affect the environment?It can cause Global Warming.

List some advantages and disadvantages. Advantages• It is free• No pollution• In sunny

countries,solar power is used where there is no electricity.

Disadvantages• Doesn’t work at

night.• Solar panels are

very expensive.• A little bit of

electricity.