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Solar Energy

Solar Energy. Matt Radom. Solar Energy is created when sunlight hits a solar panel and is converted into electricity When sunlight hits solar cells, energy is absorbed, which knocks electrons loose and forms a current

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Solar Energy

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  1. Solar Energy Matt Radom

  2. Solar Energy is created when sunlight hits a solar panel and is converted into electricity • When sunlight hits solar cells, energy is absorbed, which knocks electrons loose and forms a current • The only cost of this source of energy is the installation of the solar cells • No pollution

  3. Solar Roof Tiles • These are solar panels designed to look like standard roof shingles • Easy to install • Durable (Can be stepped on, dropped, stacked, etc.) • One estimate shows that the average cost of installation is about $11,000 • There is no electrical bill, and there are tax incentives, so you get a return on your investment. • Increases property value

  4. Commercial Use • In 2005, FedEx installed a solar power plant on the roof at their Oakland hub • Several other companies, such as Johnson and Johnson, and Whole Foods use onsite solar energy.

  5. Works Cited • Hibma, Taylor. "What Companies Use Solar Energy? | eHow.com." eHow | How to Videos, Articles & More - Discover the expert in you. | eHow.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Apr. 2012. <http://www.ehow.com/list_7422528_companies-use-solar-energy_.html>. • "Solar Power | About FedEx." About FedEx | About FedEx. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Apr. 2012. <http://about.van.fedex.com/solar-power>. • "Solar Shingles | Home Technology | This Old House - 1." Home Improvement and Remodeling: This Old House. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Apr. 2012. <http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,1205726,00.html>. • "Solar Shingles: Get Solar Power Without Changing Your Roof Line : Home Systems : HGTV Remodels." HGTV Remodels- Home Planning, Kitchen & Bath Design : HGTV Remodels. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Apr. 2012. <http://www.hgtvremodels.com/home-systems/get-solar-power-without-changing-your-roof-line/index.html>. • Toothman, Jessika. "HowStuffWorks "How Solar Cells Work"." HowStuffWorks "Science". N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Apr. 2012. <http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/solar-cell.htm>. • MLA formatting by BibMe.org.

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