A Solar Powered World
Harnessing the Power of the Sun
An Original Educational Series by Belouga & MPOWERD
Subjects Covered: Physical Science, Earth Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Ecosystems, Physics
Regardless of where you are in the world, the sun plays a vital role in our survival. It is a massive star, made up of hot glowing gases, that lies at the center of our solar system. If the sun was as tall as a typical front door, the Earth would be the size of a U.S. nickel. This shows just how small our planet is compared to the vastness of the sun, which makes up 99.86% of the solar system. The sun travels at a speed of 220 km per second. At the core of the sun, the temperature is approximately 27 million degrees Fahrenheit. Harnessing this tremendous force of energy for human use is a challenge, but it holds the potential for renewable energy.
About MPOWERD
In 2012 we created Luci®, an inflatable solar light, with the goal of making an affordable clean energy product that people could use in any situation — from outdoor camping adventures to backyard parties to everyday living for people in developing countries without electricity.Luci taps into a source of light that’s limitless and readily available to everyone on our planet — the sun. Advancements in renewable tech have given us the means to literally put the power of the sun into a device that fits in the palm of your hand.
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