Solar Energy

2. a device that stores electrical energy for later use.
3. the measure of how well a system converts sunlight into usable electricity.
6. energy that travels in waves, such as the light and heat from the sun.
8. relating to the conversion of light into electricity using special materials.
10. the natural light and heat that come from the sun.
11. a device that changes direct current (DC) electricity from solar panels into alternating current (AC) used in homes.
12. energy that comes from sources that can be naturally replaced, like sunlight or wind.

1. a material, like silicon, that conducts electricity under certain conditions and is used in solar cells.
4. using resources in a way that doesn’t harm the environment or deplete them for the future.
5. a small device that converts sunlight directly into electrical energy.
7. a group of solar cells connected together to form a solar panel.
9. equipment that changes electrical energy from one form to another, such as voltage levels.