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Top Ten Fun Facts About Solar Energy

By admin | June 30, 2009

When sunlight travels through the atmosphere, its solar radiation is reduced by 23% due to reflection and absorption that occurs as the sunlight passes through layers of the atmosphere. Dust, clouds, and air pollutants all inhibit the ability of sunlight to provide solar energy power. Plants convert solar energy to create fuel through a process known as photosynthesis. Fossil fuels, trees, and plants are all fueled by photosynthesis. earth4energy reviews Solar thermal energy does not involve electricity. With solar thermal energy, the sun’s radiant heat raises the temperature of water traveling inside tubes. The hot water inside the tubes is used to heat water in water heaters and to heat the air through radiant heat systems.               

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