We’re living through a massive boom in solar energy - an infinitely available, low-cost, zero-pollution source of electricity that just might save the planet from climate change.
Solar is an incredibly exciting energy technology, but it can also seem exotic and difficult to understand for many people. We’re used to seeing power plants with smokestacks burning coal or natural gas to generate the electricity we use every day, and by comparison, solar panels can seem incredibly futuristic.
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are the basics you need to understand what solar energy is, how it works, and just how much solar energy potential there is here in the United States.
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