Directory of Solar Resources

The sun is a direct source of heat energy, but to be used like electricity it is usually stored in batteries.

Subcategories

Make a Pizza Box Solar Oven

http://www.nmsea.org/Curriculum/4_6/pizza_box_oven/pizza_box_ovens.htm
Includes a list of materials, diagrams, and photographs, as well as some suggestions for what to cook in it. Also features an explanation of solar energy terms.
Solar Electricity

http://www.lowimpact.org/lowimpact-topic/solar-electricity/
Introductory fact sheet explains how solar panels work, their benefits and costs, and provides a list of resources and links for further study.
Solar Energy

http://www.energyaustralia.com.au/
An illustrated explanation, as well as lists of advantages and disadvantages.
Solar Energy in Schools

http://www.nrdc.org/greensquad/library/energy_solar.html
Fact sheet explains what individual students, classes, and whole schools can do to make the most of the sun's power. Includes ideas for projects and experiments.
The Solar Cooking World Network

http://solarcooking.wikia.com/
Information, pictures, links and many plans for building different kinds of solar ovens.
World Solar Challenge

http://www.worldsolarchallenge.org/
Describes the annual competition to design and race a car for 3000 kilometers across Australia using only the power of the sun. Some teams come from high schools and colleges around the world.

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