Vicky&Lisa

__ S o l a r E n e r g y! __ ♥ Vicky and Lisa J ♥  __ What is Solar Energy __ ? Solar energy is the use of energy from the sun, converted into electricity. Energy from the sun comes in a form of electromagnets that travel to Earth. The more sun that day, the stronger the solar energy. Solar energy can be used with about anything that needs electricity. Solar panels are what collects the energy from the sun. Solar panels are a great way of saving yourself from polluting the Earth you live in. They are made from photovoltaic cells and make renewable energy that is also environmentally friendly Solar panels actively convert energy from the sun into electricity. They have many individual solar cells, which when exposed to sunlight they convert the sun energy into usable electricity. When the energy from photons hit the surface of the panel, it allows the electrons to be knocked from their orbits. When that happens, it allows the electric fields to send out currents, which generates usable electricity when it hits the metal. When THAT happens, you have renewable, non-polluting, electricity.

Advantages of Solar Energy • Solar Energy is inexpensive • Solar and other renewable energy systems run on themselves, and do not rely of a power connection or gas • The sun supplies an unlimited supply of energy • Using solar energy can displace conventional energy which decreases green house gas emissions media type="youtube" key="Ru0O2w1AhPk&hl=en" height="344" width="425" media type="youtube" key="Tj4KAWZFZOA&hl=en&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01" height="344" width="425"

__** Questions And Answers **__

__ What is Energy? __    - Energy in the power from sources such as electricity and coal that makes machines function or provide heat. __ Three types of fossil fuels __. -  Coal, Oil, and natural Gas. __ List 3 facts for each of the fossil fuels __. -  Fossil fuels are formed deep under the earth from the decomposition of plants and animals.

__ What is non-renewable energy? Renewable energy? __  -   Non-renewable energy is an energy source that we are using up and cannot recreate in a short period of time. - Renewable energy is an energy source that can be replenished in a short period of time.

__ What are advantages of fossil fuels? What are disadvantages of fossil fuels? __  -   Advantages of fossil fuels are depending on fuel, good availability, simple combustion process can directly heat or generate electricity, Inexpensive, and easily distributed.

-  Disadvantages of fossil fuels are probable contributor to global warming, questionable availability of some fuels///major price swings based on politics of oil regions, and cause of acid rain.

__ How is electricity made? __  -   Electricity made form is an information resource about the creation of electricity through various energy sources.

__ What are alternative energies? __  -   Alternative energy uses natural sources of energy such as the sun, wind, or water for power and fuel, rather than oil, coal, or nuclear power

