Author Archives: Robyn J. Strahan

It seems almost magical that plants are able to absorb their energy from the sun and convert it into a usable resource that sustains them. Yet in this day and age humankind has developed its own system to utilize solar power, far beyond the ability to simply heat things. With solar energy, or photovoltaic systems, people can use solar power to generate electricity to run their home appliances with solar panels. This choice is not only great for individuals, but for our environment, due to solar energy being emission free. But how does this process work? Continue reading →