Energy ExpoSolar

By Rachel Vresilovic, Trey Hurst, Ben Schneider

Energy Source

• Our source is solar energy. You get solar from the sun.

• Solar energy is renewable energy.

History

• It is not widely known who discovered solar energy because many people discovered different things to do with it at different times.

• A Swiss scientist, Horace de Saussure was the first person to create a solar collector, which he used to cook food.

• It was discovered around 7th century BC.

Where do we get it?

• Solar energy can be found everywhere that sunlight shines. It is most commonly found places around the equator where the sun is up the longest.

• Solar energy can be recovered by using solar panels.

• Anyone can use it if they have enough money to get solar panels and they use it to power buildings and homes.

• Video- http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/environment/energy-environment/solar-power.html

How is it stored and released?

• Solar energy can be stored by using battery banks or grid inter-tie.

• Solar energy is also stored by using PV cell systems and is then transferred to electricity for power plants.

• It is released by electricity so it can power homes and buildings.

How is it used today?

• Solar energy is used for powering homes and other buildings by the use of solar panels.

• Some calculators and cars also run off of some solar energy.

• We are using a lot more solar energy now in 2011 then we did in the past.

Advantages and Disadvantages

• One advantage of solar energy is that is gives off less pollution then other energy sources.

• One disadvantage is that it costs a lot of money to install for your home or a business building.

Future?

• The future of solar energy is that most buildings will have solar panels and will use solar energy to power the building.

• In the future cars and other types of transportation may also be powered by only solar energy.

Resources

• www.worldsolarpanels.com• http://facts-about-solar-energy.com• www.solar-energy-at-home.com• www.articlesbase.com• www.eer.energy.gov• www.advantagesofsolarenergy.net• www.ehow.com