Overview of Solar Energy
Energy from the sun is the main source of energy on planet Earth! The only sources of energy that do not come from the sun are geothermal and nuclear energy. Wind power, water power, and fossil fuels are all influenced by the suns energy.
The energy from the sun stays on the earth because of the greenhouse effect. In the same way that a greenhouse lets in light and keeps in heat, our atmosphere traps the energy from the sun.
The energy from the sun stays on the earth because of the greenhouse effect. In the same way that a greenhouse lets in light and keeps in heat, our atmosphere traps the energy from the sun.
Life depends on the flow of the suns energy through its systems.
- Weather patterns are influenced by the suns energy
- Plants produce energy from the sun through photosynthesis
- Solar can be harnessed directly to make electricity with Photovoltaic cells
- Heat from the sun can be used to warm water and other fluids
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