PresentationWhat is Solar Power?
Learn about solar power and it's advantages and disadvantages.
What is Solar Power?
The sun is full of energy!
Solar energy comes from sunlight that reaches the earth!
Solar energy has been used by people for hundreds of years.
You can use it to cook food, keep warm and to dry clothes.
It also can be used to create electricity.
How do solar panels work?
Solar cells are put together to make solar panels.
Solar cells turn light from the sun into electricity and heat.
Solar panels are big and shiny.
You will see them on roofs of houses, buildings, boats and even cars!
Solar energy can be used to power anything in your house that needs electricity.
Why is solar power a good source of energy?
Solar energy is renewable energy.
It’s amazing as it does not create pollution!
No energy is wasted when using solar power!
What are solar farms?
Solar farms are large areas of land that contain interconnected solar panels.
They harvest large amounts of solar energy at the same time!
What are the advantages of Solar Power?
• Solar energy is free and renewable
• Solar panels do not produce any emissions when converting solar power into electricity
• Solar power can be used to create electricity in remote rural places
What are the disadvantages of Solar Power?
• It can be expensive to fit solar panels to power a home or building
• Solar panels are less efficient in cloudy countries such as the UK
Help the planet!
When you next go on a journey, try to spot as many solar panels as you can!
Help the planet by recycling and reusing things as much as you can. Reduce the amount of plastic you buy!
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