1. This won’t burn a hole in your pocket book
Solar Energy
This won’t burn a hole in your pocket book

2. Definition & Types Definition: Types:
Solar Energy- radian energy emitted by the sun
Types:
Passive
Uses Sun energy to heat directly
Active
Energy from the sun’s radiation
Photovoltaic
Solar panel
Concentrating
Use mirrors or lenses to concentrate a large area of sunlight

3. Location Top 5 States California Arizona New Jersey Nevada
North Carolina
California has 626,000 people using solar energy which is the top state for using it.

4. Resource Benefits Solar Energy will last until the sun dies out
Solar Energy is free
No electricity bill
It doesn’t cause pollution
Can be used to heat water
They are low maintenance

5. Environmental Consequences
No Aesthetic Appeal
Does not look good on houses
Land use
Hazardous materials
(While Making panels)
Global Warming Emissions
(Things it’s built out of)
Climate Change

6. Resource Uses Heats swimming pools Heats your home Cooking
Powers your home
Charges batteries

7. Costs Solar Panels: $4,500 - $12,000 Power Inverter: $1,000 - $3,000
Mounting Hardware: $800 - $2,000
Wiring: $1,000 - $2,000
System Installation: $2,000 - $4,000
Permits & Fees: $3,000 - $6,000

8. Applicable Legislation
Occupational Safety and Health Act
Endangered Species Act
Noise Control Act
Clean Water Act

9. Extra Facts May generate 2.5% of the worlds electricity by 2025
Largest solar power plant covers 1,000 acres
Been powering spaceships since 1958
Some people use it for financial benefits
In over 25% of states

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