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Solar Energy Research Project
Solar Energy Research Project
Resources
Resources
SolarAtAGlance_8.5x11.pdfExplore Solar.pdfenergyfromthesunstudentguide.pdf
Compare these two sources and perhaps more to determine if it's advantageous for a homeowner to install a battery to store excess power. What about for the community?
Storing solar power increases energy consumption 
Now Elon Musk has created high-end roof shingles that have solar cells to make your entire roof solar and a home battery to store it all.
Solar
Solar
Most renewable energy comes either directly or indirectly from the sun. Sunlight, or solar energy, can be used directly for heating and lighting homes and other buildings, for generating electricity, and for hot water heating, solar cooling, and a variety of commercial and industrial uses.
These technologies convert sunlight directly into electricity to power homes and businesses.
These technologies harness heat from the sun to provide electricity for large power stations.
These technologies use solar energy to heat or cool commercial and industrial buildings.
From the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: these technologies harness heat from the sun to warm our homes and businesses in winter.
From the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: these technologies harness heat from the sun to provide hot water for homes and businesses.
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
For more information about solar energy, visit the following resources:
Solar Energy Technology Basics
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
U.S. Energy Information Administration.
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
Photovoltaic Technology Basics
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
U.S. Energy Information Administration Energy Kids
Clean Energy Education and Professional Development
U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
LEGO Lab Activity
LEGO Lab Activity
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