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There are 28 videos in this category and 6 videos in 2 subcategories.
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Ages: 9 - 18
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This short video enables viewers to learn about a new way to harness solar power to create energy. (02:55)
July 1, 2010 at 06:38 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 15 - 18
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With some very simple equipment and knowledge of basic math it is possible to estimate the power output of the sun. This video describes the process and explains the calculations. The video leaves a challenge: use the results to calculate the total e...nergy arriving at the earth each second and using E=mc^2, calculate the mass loss of the sun. Do NOT look directly at the Sun. (10:27)
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July 11, 2010 at 11:58 AM
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Ages: 14 - 18
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Learn how a Church in Washington D.C. is using solar panels to supply energy for their facilities as well as act as a catalyst for its' members to start thinking in more "green" ways. (01:59)
January 12, 2013 at 03:59 PM
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Ages: 8 - 18
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Solar Power
From NationalGeographicVideo, produced by National Geographic
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California is the leader in solar power. In this video you learn the many ways to harness the energy of the sun. In the Mojave Desert there is a solar generator plant that is over 1000 acres large that helps power the state. Run time 02:39.
April 20, 2009 at 02:04 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 10 - 18
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Solar power can be complicated, but Solar Decathlon director Richard
King gives Discovery News the lowdown on the three ways anyone can tap the sun's energy. Run time 2:12
April 5, 2010 at 01:38 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 8 - 13
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From towers to dishes to linear mirrors to troughs, concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies reflect and collect solar heat to generate electricity. A single CSP plant can generate enough power for about 90,000 homes. This video explains what CSP... is, how it works, and how systems like parabolic troughs produce renewable power.
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November 20, 2011 at 09:13 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 11 - 18
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How a home solar panels works. Video discusses how a photovoltaic cell generates power, and how different locations, receive different quantities of solar energy. Run time 01:18.
April 9, 2009 at 04:49 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 10 - 18
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When heat comes to Earth from the sun, various forms of radiation are absorbed in the atmosphere and converted into infrared radiation. Discover why ultraviolet rays can be more dangerous than infrared rays with information from a science teacher. Th...is is in lecture format. (02:29)
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March 13, 2011 at 04:33 PM
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Not Right For WatchKnowLearn
Ages: 8 - 14
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This video shows how a solar panel is made and how it works. It shows a silicone module and how they are put together to form a panel. It also shows the amount of time and care is needed to make just one panel. This is an interesting video to watc...h on how things are made. Good video for elementary grade/middle school students.
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July 23, 2009 at 04:48 PM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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Solar homes come with the latest in green appliances and innovative
technology at the 2009 Solar Decathlon. Discovery News' Alyssa
Danigelis gets some home improvement tips.
April 5, 2010 at 01:42 PM
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