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Solar Energy

Solar energy, generated by the sun, has a rich history dating back to the 3rd Century BCE when Archimedes famously used sunlight to defend against invaders. Innovations like John Ericsson's sun-powered engine demonstrate the diversity of solar energy applications. Today, solar energy powers various uses through solar furnaces, water heaters, and photovoltaic cells made of silicon. By connecting these solar cells, we create solar batteries that generate electric power. Explore how to harness solar energy for your home and learn more about its science and technology through detailed resources.

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Solar Energy

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  1. Solar Energy

  2. Solar Energy - the energy generated by the sun.

  3. Solar energy in history 3rd Century BCE Archimedes is said to have used the sun's rays reflected from mirrors to set fire to an invading Roman fleet. John Ericsson, designer of the ironclad warship Monitor, built an engine that was powered by the sun's energy.

  4. Solar heat supplies energy for a variety of uses Salt Fruit, vegetables, flowers Solar furnace Water heater

  5. Photovoltaic, or Solar, Cells The cells are made of a semiconductor material, usually silicon. A solar battery consists of an collection of solar cells connected together to generate electric power.

  6. What does a solar panel look like?

  7. How does it work?

  8. Two types of solar power

  9. How do you use solar energy to power your home? Use the internet to research the following website …. http://science.howstuffworks.com/ environmental/energy/solar-cell5.htm

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