Solar Energy

Solar Energy is created by what?

• Moon

• Sun

• Wind

• Water

Someone wants to put solar panels on their house. They live in a location where it is cloudy a lot and their house is shaded by trees. Should this person be putting solar panels on their house?

• Yes

• No

Pro (Advantages) of using solar energy include:

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• Renewable

• Expensive to Install

• Produces no pollution during its operation

• Expensive to store energy

Is solar energy renewable?

• no
• yes

Why is solar energy considered a renewable energy source?

• You can get money back from the government if you put solar panels on your house
• Solar energy is cheaper than fossil fuels
• The sun's energy will not run out for billions of years
• Solar energy can be used to recharge batteries

What technology is used to capture energy from sunlight and convert it to electricity?

• Wind Turbines

• Generator

• Solar Panel

• Dams

Electricity generated by solar panels is stored...

• In batteries

• Underground

• In generators

• In transmitters

The country that produces the most solar energy PER PERSON is...

• China

• The US

• Spain

• Australia

TRUE or FALSE: There aren't many jobs in the solar industry

• True

• False

As of 2021, Virginia has _________ utlility-scale solar farms

• 0

• 25

• 51

• 127