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photovoltaic effect

The ________ is a process that generates voltage or an electric current when it is exposed to sunlight.

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Solar energy

________ was discovered by a 19- year old French Scientist, A. E. Becquerel.

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Renewable energy source

It is a(n) ________, which helps the environment.

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electric bills

Reduces ________ because it generates electricity at no cost automatically.

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Solar energy

________ is renewable, alternative and has minimal emissions like hydro and wind.

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Solar energy

________ is energy from the sun in little particles, and we harvest it using.

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/ www.seia.org/initiatives/about-solar-energy

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/ tinyurl.com/discoversolarenergy

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/ energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Photovoltaic_effect

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/ www.redenergy.com.au/understanding-energy/what-is-solar-energy-and-how-does-it-work?cf_chl_jschl_tk=pmd_naiN_OxYLRSB7UP7a3R1NKBCIf8kGD7jMFpFCV2XD7Y-1633122342-0-gqNtZGzNAmWjcnBszQi9

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https

/ news.energysage.com/understanding-your-solar-panel-payback-period/

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/ www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog/2014/08/5-advantages-and-5-disadvantages-of-solar-energy

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/ www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog/2014/08/5-advantages-and-5-disadvantages-of-solar-energy

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/ www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/01/the-future-looks-bright-for-solar-energy/

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/ www.livescience.com/41995-how-do-solar-panels-work.html

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/ world101.cfr.org/global-era-issues/climate-change/sources-energy-comparison

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/ www.consumeraffairs.com/solar-energy/how-much-do-solar-panels-cost.html

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/ ourworldindata.org/renewable-energy

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What country is A. E. Becquerel from?

France

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How many arrays of solar panels are on the International Space Station(ISS)?

8 arrays

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After how many years does the cost of solar panels get even with the cost of energy you receive?

7.5 years

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