Solar power is using the sun's energy.

Name two reasons why solar power is a good energy source.

Solar power is renewable and clean.

Where can large solar panels be placed to collect sunlight?

Roofs of buildings or out in the desert

When sunlight hits the solar panels, it creates an electrical circuit that can be used to power electrical devices.

Grade 5th Grade · Science · 45 min

I can describe how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.

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What Is Solar Power?

3 key concepts

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Solar panels use smaller units called solar cells to convert solar energy into electrical energy.
2
Solar cells are commonly made of silicon, which is sandwiched between conductive layers.
3
Photons from the sun knock electrons loose, which are then drawn to the n-side of the cell, creating an electrical current that can power things like a lightbulb.

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