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Solar Power

Description:
PBS video encapsulating the benefits and limitations of solar power.

Web Location:
http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvel.sci.tech.solar/solar-power/

Related Topics:
2. Physical processes on Earth are the result of energy flow through the Earth system.
3. Biological processes depend on energy flow through the Earth system.
5. Energy decisions are influenced by economic, political, environmental, and social factors.
6. The amount of energy used by human society depends on many factors.
4. Various sources of energy are used to power human activities.

Associated Grade Levels:
5-67-89-1011-12Public

Related Sub-Topics

6.8 Amount of energy used can be calculated and monitored.

4.5 Humans generate electricity in multiple ways.

5.1 Decisions concerning the use of energy resources are made at many levels.

2.2 Sunlight, gravitational potential, decay of radioactive isotopes, and rotation of the Earth

6.5 Social and technological innovation affects the amount of energy used by human society.

4.1 Humans transfer and transform energy from the environment into forms useful for human endeavors

3.1 The Sun is the major source of energy for organisms and the ecosystems of which they are a part

4.2 Humans use of energy is subject to limits and constraints.

6.4 Earth has limited energy resources.

4.4 Humans transport energy from place to place.

5.6 Energy decisions are influenced by environmental factors.

About NARA

Scientists from public universities, government laboratories and private industry from throughout the Northwest, and beyond, are joining together to focus on developing ways to turn one of the region's most plentiful commodities—wood and wood waste—into jet fuel.

Led by Washington State University, the Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA) will take a holistic approach to building a supply chain for aviation biofuel with the goal of increasing efficiency in everything from forestry operations to conversion processes. Using a variety of feedstocks, including forest and mill residues, construction waste, as well as new energy crops, the project aims to create a sustainable industry to produce aviation biofuels and important co-products. The project includes a broad allianc. . . View More


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