Solar power in Armenia

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/solar-power-in-armenia

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 country?Republic of Armenia
2. What is the solar irradiation levels?High, offering significant potential for solar energy generation
3. Why is Armenia using more solar energy?Armenia is using more solar energy because it has a lot of sunshine, wants to be less dependent on fossil fuels, and the cost of solar panels is getting cheaper. The government also wants to protect the planet and create jobs.
4. How does solar power help the environment in Armenia?Solar power helps the environment by cutting the amount of bad gases that warm the Earth, making the air cleaner for people and animals.

Solar Irradiation: The amount of solar electromagnetic radiation received over a given area and time.
Energy Mix: The combination of different energy sources used by a country or region to meet its energy demands.
Grid-Connected Solar: Solar power systems that are connected to the public electricity grid, allowing for the sale of excess power.