Global Solar Atlas

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/global-solar-atlas

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the platform type?Free, online, map-based application
2. What is the core functionality?Provides global solar resource and photovoltaic power potential data
3. Why do people use the Global Solar Atlas?It helps governments, scientists, and solar workers decide where to build solar farms. It gives clear data so they can plan and make good choices.
4. How can I find out how much solar power I could get in my town?By using the map tools and the simple calculator on the Atlas, you can see the sun’s strength and estimate how much electricity solar panels could produce there.

Solar Irradiance: The measure of solar power received per unit area, crucial for calculating energy generation.
Photovoltaic Power Potential: The estimated amount of electricity that can be generated from solar energy in a specific location using PV technology.
Renewable Energy Stakeholders: Individuals or groups with an interest in or influence over renewable energy development and policy.