Solar Power to Electricity

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Objective

I can describe how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Solar panels use smaller units called solar cells to convert solar energy into electrical energy.

  2. 2

    Solar cells are commonly made of silicon, which is sandwiched between conductive layers.

  3. 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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Practice

11 questions

1

What is solar power?

2

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

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Exit ticket

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Describe how solar panels turn sunlight into electricity.

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