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In the Second edition of I Learn, You Learn, We Learn we learn about solar power and the pros and cons to the controversial green power source.

Direct Answer to how solar power works:
when light particles hit the p/n junction an electron will be nocked loose and a hole will be there. the hole will go to the p side and the electron will go to the n side this allows electrons to move as they are gathered by a small wire that then sends the electrons to other items.

Fun Facts about solar power
1. Solar panels are made of solar cells these cells are made from silicon.
2. Silicon is a semiconductor that is the second most abundant element on earth.
3. Each cell puts out half a volt (12 cells can charge a phone)
4. Electrons are the only moving part in a solar cell.
5. Solar energy is unevenly distributed across the planet, some places are sunnier then others.
6. The most efficient solar cell yet only converts 46% of the available sunlight to electricity
7. Sunlight can reflect off the cell or the electron can fall back into the hole and the electrical energy is lost before ever used.
8. We could power the whole world as of now but the Sahara desert could be used to power the world.
9. Over a billion people don't have access to a reliable power grid. especially in developing countries many are very sunny.
10. Inverters convert the dc power of a solar cell to ac usable in machines like TV's, microwaves, and washing machines.

Top 5 countries that use solar power
1. China- 306,973 Megawatts in 2021
2. US- 95,209
3. Japan - 74,191
4. Germany - 58,461
5. India 49,684

all songs used are from StreamBeats.com
1. White Lie (Lo-Fi)
2. Morning Calm (Lo-Fi)
3. Coffee and You (Lo-Fi)