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Renewable Energy - Solar

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Solar Energy

The electromagnetic waves emitted by the sun (e.g light), transfer energy to the earth. Solar cells absorb these waves and create an electric current without a generator. Some solar cells use heat from the sun to boil water, create steam and rotate a turbine, which turns a generator.

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Advantages

  • Renewable.
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Disadvantages

  • Only produces electricity when there is sunlight.

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