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The Earth intercepts a lot of solar energy: 173,000 terawatts. That is 10,000 times more energy than the world population uses. So is it possible that one day the world will be completely dependent on solar energy? Richard Komp investigates how solar panels convert solar energy into electrical energy.

Lesson by Richard Komp, animation by Globizco.

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