Sustainable Land Use 6 – Solar power

In this information sheet, solar power refers to the conversion of sunlight into heat or electricity.

The sun radiates large amounts of energy into space. This energy can be collected and converted into usable electricity due to advancements in technology such as the development of the solar cell. Essentially, solar photovoltaic panel systems convert solar radiation into direct current electricity using semiconductors.

Acknowledgement

We pay our respects to the Traditional Owners of the lands where we work as well as across the lands we travel through. We also acknowledge our Elders past, present and emerging.

Artwork Credit: Craig Cromelin, from a painting he did titled, "4 favourite fishing holes". It is a snippet of his growing years on the Lachlan River, featuring yabby, turtle, fish and family.

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