Green Revolution: Solar Power
"Green Revolution: Solar Power" explores how energy from the sun can be collected and converted into electricity. The video explains solar farms, mirrors, generators, photovoltaic cells, and silicon-based solar cell design, including how light excites electrons to create electrical current. It also highlights cutting-edge research at Arizona State University on dye-sensitized and organic solar cells inspired by photosynthesis, chlorophyll, and plant chemistry. Key themes include renewable energy, electricity generation, energy transfer, engineering design, chemistry, optics, and scientific collaboration. This STEM-focused overview supports school curricula in physical science, life science, environmental science, and engineering by connecting solar technology to real-world innovation and sustainable energy solutions. Part of the "Green Revolution" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 5 minutes, 59 seconds
- Topic: Business, Careers, Science
- Subtopic: Chemistry, Conservation, Electricity and Magnetism, Energy, Engineering, Environmental Issues, Physics
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2010
- Producer/Distributor: National Science Foundation
- Series: Green Revolution
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