Solar Energy THE SUN GIVING US POWER Is the energy of sunlight that it’s collected through solar panels to provide electricity. Sunlight is a clean, renewable source of energy. It is a sustainable resource, meaning it doesn't run out, but can be maintained because the sun shines almost every day. How it works? Photovoltaic (PV) solar cells directly convert sunlight into electricity. PV cells are combined into modules called arrays, and the number of arrays used determines the amount of electricity produced. For example, a large number of arrays would be needed to generate electricity for a power plant. Advantages: Solar energy is renewable, environmentally friendly and, by itself, free.
Solar Energy the sun giving us powerIs the energy of sunlight
that its collected through solar panels to provide
electricity.Sunlight is a clean,renewablesource of energy. It is a
sustainable resource, meaning it doesn't run out, but can be
maintained because the sun shines almost every day.
How it works?Photovoltaic (PV) solar cells directly convert
sunlight into electricity. PV cells are combined into modules
calledarrays, and the number of arrays used determines the amount
of electricity produced. For example, a large number of arrays
would be needed to generate electricity for a power plant.
Advantages: Solar energy is renewable, environmentally friendly
and, by itself, free. Rely on the sun showing up the very next day
as a constant and consistent power source. Solar cells make
absolutely no noise at all. Cheaper Disadvantages: Solar power
cannot be harnessed during a storm, on a cloudy day or at night
Expensive to maintain. Not reliableAuthors: Daniela Arevalo, Camila
Caceres
