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General facts about Solar |
In one hour more sunlight falls on the earth than what is used by the entire population in one year |
* Solar Energy is better for the environment than traditional forms of energy.
* Solar energy has many uses such as electricity production and heating of water through photovoltaic cells
* Solar energy can also be used to heat swimming pools, power cars, for attic fans, calculators and other small appliances. It produces lighting for indoors or outdoors.
* About 30% of our total energy consumption is used to heat water
* Solar Energy is measured in kilowatt-hour. 1 kilowatt = 1000 watts.
* 1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) = the amount of electricity required to burn a 100 watt light bulb for 10 hours.
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