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Solar Energy. By: Colleen Arble. What is Solar Energy?. Solar energy is energy from the sun. Advantages of using Solar Energy. One third of the cost will be reimbursed to you via a tax credit. Your electricity bill will be significantly lower.
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Solar Energy By: Colleen Arble
What is Solar Energy? • Solar energy is energy from the sun.
Advantages of using Solar Energy • One third of the cost will be reimbursed to you via a tax credit. • Your electricity bill will be significantly lower. • You’ll have protection against power outages. • Solar energy is non-polluting.
Disadvantages of using Solar Energy • The entire process can be fairly expensive. • The electricity they generate will vary based on sun exposure.
How is it Produced? • It is produced from the suns rays.
How is it used? • Solar energy is used to generate electricity and heat water.
What is the cost? • Solar Energy is free
Work cited • http://alphasolar.com/how-is-solar-energy-used/ • http://www.nwwindandsolar.com/solar-power-in-seattle-and-the-northwest/how-do-solar-systems-produce-energy/ • http://www.benefits-of-recycling.com/advantagesofsolarenergy/ • Padilla, Michael J., IoannisMiaoulis, and Martharenewable Sources of Energy Cyr. Prentice Hall Science Explorer. Needham, MA: Prentice Hall, 2002.