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Power of LifeSolar Power
By: Aaron, Lauren, Steven
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What is solar power?
Solar power is when heat radiation
energy is reflected from the sun, onto the
Earth’s atmosphere therefore converting
this into thermal or electrical energy.
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Where is this happening?Top 5 Solar Plants In Various Regions of The World.1. La Rioja &
Puertollano of Spain
2. Leipzig Germany3. Alentejo Portugal 4. Belen New Mexico5. Carrizo Plain,
Northwest of California
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How Does it Affect Life on Earth?How Does it Affect life on Earth?● The use of land required to build the solar farm● Hazardous materials released into the atmosphere● Rural areas can benefit from solar power● Reuseable source of energy
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4) Is there some problem or issue with your topic?
● BIRDS FLY INTO Solar panels and Pass away by the HUNDREDS.
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5. What are some solutions?
■ Satellites
■ Better conductivity
■ More absorbent of heat
■ Self cleaning system
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Summary● Employment opportunities will
rise● Solar power can help power the
world● The greenhouse gases are being
released into the atmosphere● The effect it has on land use,
the price and the effect it has on the ecosystem
● Solar is an up and coming Industry
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