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 Things Powered by the Sun FactsQ. How many gadgets are powered by the sun? A. Because solar power is going to get really cheap, there have been many new innovations in solar powered technology and we can expect that trend to continue. There is no way to count everything that is powered by solar. It is a lot.Q. Is solar power more expensive than coal fired plants? A. It depends on where you live. Some solar is cheaper and some solar is more expensive. As a general rule, states with a lot of sun have put a lot more resources and rebates into solar power. Q. How does a solar panel work? A. Solar panels work by photons knocking electrons off of a silicon particle. Then, the free electron moves to find something else to bond with. The free flow of electrons, in this process, is what we call electricity. Q. What are some of the Benefits of Solar Power? A. Solar is silent, solar lasts a long time, solar is sustainable, solar is independent.
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