Countries Solar Energy Producement
What country produces the most solar energy?
Germany!
Ye
Can Solar panels run a whole house?
Yes, 100% especially with a battery
Can solar panels work without sunlight?
No.
Solar panels absorbs _________
Sunlight.
Second largest Solar energy producment country?
Japan!
Do solar panels need a lot of maintainence? Like cleaning?
Nope, not much at all.
How Long Do Solar Panels Last?
Typically 25-30 years
What are solar batteries used for?
To store electricity made by solar panels for use at night or during power outages.
These cells convert sunlight into __________
What country is the 4th largest solar energy producer
America
Where can you put solar panels? (Name 2 answers)
Land area or roof tops (Anywhere in the sun)
Do Solar Panels Work On Cloudy Days?
Name 2 Pros about solar panels.
-Renewable
-Environmentally friendly
-Lowers electricity bills
-Energy independence
- Low maintenance
What does Photovoltaic cells do?
These cells convert sunlight into electricity.
Is India the 1st, 2nd 3rd, or 4th largest solar producing country?
3rd
Why can solar panels be expensive but also cheap?
Because intially they are an expensive investment, but over time you make your money back, so they are cheap in the long run.
What's The Total Percentage Of Solar Energy Being Used In The World Today?
5.4%
2.1%
6.3%
8.4%
5.4%
What’s one reason solar energy is good for the environment?
It produces no greenhouse gases or air pollution during use.
What do you do with any extra power you harness?
Any extra energy can be stored in batteries or sent back to the power grid.
Did Japan produce
12.2% of solar energy?
12.1% of solar energy?
11.1% of solar energy?
11.2% of solar energy?
11.2% of solar energy
Name 3 cons of solar panels.
-Weather dependent
-No energy at night
-High upfront cost
-Location matters
-Space required
What Happens At Night?
if you have a battery, you can use it to run your house for the night, otherwise, you can use the power grid (only if its available to you)
Can solar energy be used in all parts of the world? (keep in mind the north pole)
Yes, though it works best in sunny regions; it can still generate power in cloudy areas.
An inverter changes the current so its standard for businesses and homes.