Unit 8: Solar

Question 1

How is solar energy used to produce power?

Answer 1

Energy from the sun is either used directly for heat or converted into electricity by technology.

Question 2

Photovoltaic solar

Answer 2

A system of capturing energy from sunlight and converting it directly into electricity.

Question 3

Active solar

Answer 3

Energy captured from sunlight with advanced technologies.

Question 4

Passive solar

Answer 4

The use of the sun’s energy for the heating and cooling of living spaces by exposure to the sun.

Question 5

Active solar collects ________, passive solar collects _______.

Answer 5

Energy, heat

Question 6

Advantages of solar

Answer 6

Almost limitless, no CO2, no air or water pollutants, produce more electricity when it is most needed, economically feasible.

Question 7

Disadvantages of solar

Answer 7

Expensive to install, toxic metals, industrial chemicals, manufacturing requires much energy and water.

Question 8

Examples of solar

Answer 8

Passive solar, active solar, photovoltaic solar, solar water heating systems.