Sustainability-Solar Energy

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Introduction
A brief introduction of what solar energy entails and how it is harnessed from the energy of the sun.
Description of the meaning of sustainable energy and how solar energy qualifies to be one.
Comparison with other energy sources that are non-renewable and a brief statement of their deleterious effects on the environment.
Statement of the thesis that solar energy is among the best sources of sustainable energy.
Body
Explanation of the primary differences between renewable and non-renewable energy sources and advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy.
A brief history into the discovery of solar energy and when the first practical solar cells were made available to the world.
The exploration into the process of electricity production from solar energy (“Solar Energy” N.p)
Explanation of the core parts of a solar panel and how it functions.
Insight into the parameters of the efficiency and amount of energy produced based on the size of the panel.
Use of these stated facts to explain the potential of solar energy to replace all fossil fuels and delving into the current trend and usage of solar energy around the world.
States the use of solar energy in both small-scale and large scale energy production and subsequent usage.
The statement and explanation of the practicality of the source of power and how environmentally safe it is.
Recommendations on how the efficiency of solar power and the…