Solar Energy

Did you ever wonder how Solar Energy Panels work?

Renewable sources of energy.

      Solar energy is the solar radiation that reaches the Earth. 

Wind energy is mainly used to produce electricity.

Hydropower is a source of electricity.

Geothermal energy is the heat from the Earth.

 Biomass is organic material from plants and animals.

 

Non-renewable sources of energy.

Non-renewable sources of energy cannot be replaced.

Nuclear Energy is used to generate electricity.
Fossil fuels: 

• Oil

• Gas

• Coal 

Renewable Vs. Non-renewable sources of energy.

Remember! Renewable sources of energy don't polute. What about non-renewble sources of energy??

Uses of energy.

We use a lot of energy in our homes, in businesses, in industry, and for personal travel and transporting goods.

There are four major sectors that consume energy:

• The industrial sector includes facilities and equipment used for manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and construction. 

• The transportation sector comprises vehicles that transport people or goods, such as: cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, trains, subways, aircraft, boats, barges, and even hot air balloons. 

• The residential sector consists of homes and apartments.

• The commercial sector includes buildings such as offices, malls, stores, schools, hospitals, hotels, warehouses, restaurants, places of worship, and more.