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Why Don't We Cover the Desert with Solar Panels?

Provided by: TED-Ed |Published on: April 27, 2021
Articles/Websites Grades 6-8, 9-12

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  • This animated video explains how solar panels work and describes some of the benefits and challenges of using solar energy on a large scale. 
  • This resource includes comprehension questions, links to explore further, and a guided discussion board. 
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Subjects: Physics, Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering
Authors: Dan Kwartler
Region: Global
Languages: English

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