Solar Energy
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Example:
Imagine you're trying to keep your phone charged throughout the day without access to an outlet. This challenge is similar to how we harness solar energy: finding ways to capture and utilize available resources efficiently. Just as you might use a portable battery pack to store energy and charge your phone later, solar panels capture sunlight and convert it into electricity that can be stored for use when needed, ensuring you have a reliable energy source even when the sun isn't shining.
Practice Version
Solar Energy: The energy from sunlight. Solar energy. Solar energy is the power we get from the sun's rays, which can be converted into electricity or heat.