Carly - Solar
Solar Energy
How We Get Energy From Solar Panels
The solar panels attract the sun. Once the sunlight reaches the panel it can knock an electron from its bond creating space for pv cells to move. Once they are free to move they all move to one side. Then they follow a electrical current and it leads to a place to store electricity. Then from there that energy is transformed into usable energy. Lastly, they are used for generating electricity for buildings, and homes.
Pros With Solar Energy
energy bill decrease
the electric company pays you if you make more energy
makes no noise
Abundant
renewable
sustainable
Cons With Solar Energy
cost money to build
exotic materials
ugly on house
requires space
weather can ruin the panels
Do The Pros Outweigh The Cons?
The pros outweigh the cons because there are so many long term benefits with solar power like, even though it is expensive they lower electrical bills in the future.
Should We Use Solar Power In The Future?
We should use solar power energy in the future because there is so much sun on the earth and it can be put to use. It also provides energy and your energy bill is decreased, and sometimes the energy company pays you!
Additional Research
https://www.seia.org/initiatives/about-solar-energy
https://www.nrel.gov/workingwithus/re-solar.html
https://us.sunpower.com/blog/2017/10/25/how-does-solar-energy-work/