Introduction: power by sunlight -- How does solar power work? -- Can solar power replace fossil fuels? -- How can vehicles use solar energy? -- What is the future of solar power?
Summary:
"From tiny solar cells in calculators to huge arrays of solar panels, solar energy technologies use the sun s heat or light as useful energy sources. The Science of Solar Energy examines the field of solar energy, including the underlying scientific concepts, its potential for replacing fossil fuels, examples of how it is used today, and prospective future developments." -- (Source of summary not specified.)
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