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How do solar panels work?

Video How do solar panels work?

TLF ID M021302

The Earth intercepts a lot of solar power: 173,000 terawatts. That’s 10,000 times more power than the planet’s population uses. So is it possible that one day the world could be completely reliant on solar energy? Richard Komp examines how solar panels convert solar energy to electrical energy. This TedEd animation (4:58 min) is supported by student activities and some suggested resources to explore the idea further.

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Year level

6; 7; 8; 9; 10

Topics Technologies Engineering Tools Electric currents Solar cells Materials Electric circuits Electrical conductivity Fibres (Materials) Innovation Observations (Data)
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  • Design and technologies
  • Technologies

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