The future of solar energy

 

 

Scientists are looking for other ways to use solar energy safely and effectively. Could this experimental solar greenhouse tower produce enough warm air to rise up, drive a turbine and produce electricity?

 

 

 

 

 

 

In the future, solar cells may be sprayed onto road surfaces.

At the moment, solar cells are fitted onto hard panels. Advances in science may lead to solar cells that can be sprayed onto cars or road surfaces. Soft material could also be fitted with solar cells to cover any shape of house or building.

 

 

 

 

 

This solar-powered boat can study the oceans.

This boat floats on the surface during the day to recharge its solar cells. At night it can use the stored power to dive down deep to study the oceans. Lots of the Sun’s energy is trapped in the oceans. Scientists hope that one day a sea solar power plant could be used to create electricity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sun shines on the Moon.

Scientists want to put solar collectors on the Moon and other planets to trap the Sun’s energy. The energy could be used to create electricity for humans on any planet.