1. Solar Energy Kayla Burton and Emily Margewich

2. Primary Energy Source  The Sun.!

3. History  1860- August Mouchout- first man to use solar energy Changed it into steam engine.  1883- Charles Fritz- Turned suns rays into electricity.

4. Geographic Distribution  Distribution depends on… latitude Season Time of day  Most favorable belt… 15°N and 35°N Greatest amount radiation Small rainfall Less cloud coverage

5. Continued  Moderately favorable belt Equator and 15°N Humidity is high Cloud coverage is frequent  Less favorable belt latitude 35°N and 45°N Seasonal variation  Intensity and daylight hours

6. Pollutants  No pollution

7. How the system works

8. Requirements for the system to work  Sun rays and solar cells

9. Pros  No pollution  Quiet  Harness electricity

10. Cons  Expensive  Only good throughout the day  Elements can effect efficiency

11. Impact on the environment  Manufacturing of photovoltaic cells Harmful for workers to breathe in  Large amount of land use for plant Destroying environment for animals  Disposal of the panels

12. Solar energy’s abundance  A lot of it Sun

13. Costs  About $4.50 per Watt.  $150 for generators.  $15 per sq. ft. of heating/cooling space.

14. Extra Points  Arizona, Colorado, Georgia 3 highest solar energy potential in the US.  Solar energy is the longest used energy source.

15. Works Cited  www.solarreport.net/solar-energy- facts/  www.solarrooftilesx.com www.solarrooftilesx.com  www.uscusa.org