Solar+Energy

How is solar energy formed? Solar energy is formed when the sun’s rays reach the Earth.

How do we get solar energy? Solar energy comes from the sun. It is changed to thermal, or heat, energy through panels or power plants.

How do we use solar energy? To heat water and spaces, like homes.

3 advantages of solar energy
 * 1) Solar energy is free - it needs no fuel and produces no waste or pollution.
 * 2) Handy for low-power uses such as solar powered garden lights and battery chargers, or for helping your home energy bills.
 * 3) In sunny countries, solar power can be used where there is no easy way to get electricity to a remote place.

3 disadvantages of solar energy
 * 1) Doesn't work at night.
 * 2) Very expensive to build solar power stations, although the cost is coming down as technology improves.
 * 3) Can be unreliable unless you're in a very sunny climate.