Solar Phototvolatic Cells
Solar Photovoltaic cells harness energy from the sun and convert it to electricity. Solar energy hits the Earth in most places, but the amount of energy depends on your place on the Earth.
Important definitions:
Energy
Power
Solar cells are used in may different ways, from your calculator to 6 megawatt solar farms (like the one at Treasure Valley. Around the world, many governments are offering incentives to install solar panels. One incentive that Massachusetts has is offering owners of solar panels Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs). For every 1000 Kilowatt Hours of electricity produced, the owner receives one SREC that they can sell for money!
Solar Energy is considered a renewable resource meaning it has a virtually limitless supply. In comparison, fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource meaning that there is a finite supply on Earth.
Energy
Power
Solar cells are used in may different ways, from your calculator to 6 megawatt solar farms (like the one at Treasure Valley. Around the world, many governments are offering incentives to install solar panels. One incentive that Massachusetts has is offering owners of solar panels Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs). For every 1000 Kilowatt Hours of electricity produced, the owner receives one SREC that they can sell for money!
Solar Energy is considered a renewable resource meaning it has a virtually limitless supply. In comparison, fossil fuels are a nonrenewable resource meaning that there is a finite supply on Earth.
Benefits of solar energy:
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Limitations of solar energy:
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Solar on Treasure Valley
Treasure Valley is very excited about bringing solar to the reservation. Check out the details of the 6 Megawatt Array and the Campsite Lighting System.