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Revision as of 11:30, 8 October 2018
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Solar is an energy resource that uses the energy transferred to the Earth from the Sun by light and thermal radiation.
About Solar
- Solar is a renewable energy resource.
- Solar has uses energy in the thermal energy store of the Sun which has been transferred to the Earth by Radiation.
Power
Solar can be used to provide hot water or generate electricity.
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| Water is passed through black tubes which absorb thermal radiation from the Sun to heat the water. | Light is absorbed providing energy to make an electrical current. |