How Solar Power Works

If you have ever left a glass of water on a picnic table in the sun or used a solar calculator you have seen the sun’s energy in action.

Watch our animation on how solar power works.

Here, you can find out more about how we can use that energy. Early in 2009, we'll have a series of age- and curriculum-based educational materials available for download here.

In the meantime though, you can read more about how capturing free energy from the sun and converting it for other uses is a great way to save money and the environment.