1. The Power of Solar
I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.
Thomas Edison

2. Solar…endless capabilities
Let's watch - Solar Energy 101
Solar Switch Energy
Can be used for heating – passive vs. active
Also utilized to generate electricity – PV cells, thermal collectors, etc.

3. Passive Solar - NO PUMPS or FANS!

4. Active Solar – must have pumps or fans

6. Thermal Solar Power Plant
This plant, owned by Google, NRG Energy, and BrightSource Energy, spanning 3,500 acres of land, is truly impressive – 300,000 mirrors, controlled by software, track sun rays in three dimensions and reflect them to boilers which are located on top of three 459-foot-tall towers. The sun heats the water in the boilers, the water turns into super hot steam which is then transported from the boilers to a standard turbine where electricity is generated.
Ivanpah Solar Power Plant
Let’s watch -Ivanpah

8. Solar PV - How do they work?
How do Solar Cells Work