What is Solar Energy and What are Solar Panels?
How does it Benefit schools?
Are There Any More Clean Ways to Help the School?
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What is Solar Energy and What are Solar Panels?
Solar Energy is a form of energy that is radiated from the sun. The only way to harness that energy is to transform it using a solar panel. A solar panel is a panel designed to absorb the sun’ s rays as a source to generate power and heat.
How does it Benefit schools?
We interviewed Dr. Kodama to explain to us the number of ways the solar panels will help our school and community. First off is the massive amount of shade being given. Alone, a shade structure that big would cost about 200,000 dollars. There isn’ t an exact price on the panels since the district is in partnership with Solarcity, so it is considered a gift to the schools. Solar energy is way cleaner than regular energy. This also saves a lot of money so the school can focus on other things. Last spring the solar panels were discussed and thought about because of the increasing electricity bill. They were installed over the summer on July 12 and they should be operational by October 22. Students should be aware that this is a much more efficient and cleaner form of energy. In the process of making regular energy with fossil fuels, it gives of Co2( Carbon Dioxide). This is really bad for humans and could lead to death if there is enough in the air. Fossil fuels also cause climate changes which is also bad for an environment.
Story By: Evan Herrera Staff Member: Grade 8
Are There Any More Clean Ways to Help the School?
Yes, there are more ways to help the our school and community. Last year we had a new paint coat added to the school and there are going to be new windows being installed throughout the school. Another important change is the lights. The lights we have can actually harm your eyes and may cause an irritant to some people. The new lights are better for your eyes and they save more energy which saves more money. There are easier ways like keeping the campus clean and respecting it. This is your school so treat like it’ s your home. The solar panels will really help us and the environment and save lots of money. This money can than be used to focus on school materials and better books. These improvements will only drive our school to a better future but remember, even the simplest things can help our community out.