Solar Energy For Older Kids

Solar Energy For Students and EducatorsSolar Energy Younger KidsSolar Energy Older KidsSolar Energy Older Kids1. What is photovoltaics?Photovoltaic (fo-to-vol-ta-ik) systems are solar systems that produce electricity directly from sunlight. The term "photo" comes from the Greek "phos," meaning light. "Voltaic" is named for Alessandro Volta (1745-1827), a pioneer in the study of electricity