Solar Energy

Kayla Burton and Emily Margewich

Primary Energy Source

The Sun.!

History

1860- August Mouchout- first man to use solar energy Changed it into steam

engine. 1883- Charles Fritz-

Turned suns rays into electricity.

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

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

Pollutants

No pollution

How the system works

Requirements for the system to work

Sun rays and solar cells

Pros

No pollution Quiet Harness electricity

Cons

Expensive Only good throughout the day Elements can effect efficiency

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

Solar energy’s abundance

A lot of it Sun

Costs

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

Extra Points

Arizona, Colorado, Georgia 3 highest solar energy potential in the

US. Solar energy is the longest used

energy source.

Works Cited

www.solarreport.net/solar-energy-facts/

www.solarrooftilesx.com www.uscusa.org