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2. By Cyndi, Evan Miranda, and Samantha

3. Parabolic trough Dish stirling Solar power tower Fresnel reflectors

4. In 2005, Solar Panels only cost $ 3 - $ 4 each.

5. Type of solar power energy Transforms sunlight into energy They increase temperatures around them by 400 degrees

6. Mirror focus on sunlight 30x its normal intensity Absorbs thermal fluid

7. Generates power parabolically Reflects sunlight to receiver Converts sunlight to energy One set of mirrors and one receiver

8. Concentrated solar power systems uses lenses or mirrors tracking systems to focus on a large area of sunlight into a small beam.

9. The heat is used as a heat source for conventional power plant.

10. PROS Give off no pollution Quiet Provides free electricity Renewable CONS Expensive ($1000) Only work in daylight Weather problem

11. QUESTIONS?