Why clouds affect our solar energy

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – From NOAA: Life on Earth relies on energy – such as light and heat – from the sun. In fact, energy from the sun, called solar energy, is the most abundant energy resource on Earth. According to the Department of Energy, the amount of sunlight that strikes Earth’s surface in 90 minutes is enough to meet the entire world’s energy needs for a full year.You can feel the sun’s energy as heat and see it as light. But how do we harness that energy to cook dinner or charge a phone? Solar panels!Wednesday’s public hearing begins at 6 p.m.(whsv)You may have seen solar panels on the roof of a house or other building. These solar panels capture light energy from the sun and convert it into electricity that can be used by the people inside. Some power companies use solar panels as a source of electricity, too.However, clouds can block light from the sun. So, do…

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