How do we harness
solar energy to create electricity?
Solar cells capture the
sun's energy and change it to electricity. Inside a solar panel, each cell
contains silicon, an element found in sand that absorbs sunlight. The
energy in this absorbed light produces a small electrical current. Metal
grids around the solar cells direct the currents into wires that lead to
the power controls.
Do we have potential
for solar power generation in WV? YES!
Global Solar Power Map
#2
North America from Canada to Texas
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Solar power is
catching on nationwide! Check out
"Solar Power Hits
Suburbia"
Where can I find
more detailed information?
See what the
United
States Department of Energy has to say about solar
PV systems
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