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Jake: Welcome to the science talk show the weekly talk show that focuses on current science topics. Today were going to talk about solar energy, We chose to discuss solar energy because it is one possible solution to our energy problems. My names Jake and heres scientist Claire, she graduated from Stanford University and is a scientist studying solar energy. We have professers Ann, who teaches at Vanderbilt and Dan who teaches at University of Massachusetts. For those who don't know what it is, Solar energy is a good source of energy. The sun rays hit the solar cells and make electricity from the light and gives it to your home or what you plug it into. First can claire tell us a fact.

Claire:why yes, did you know that california has the largest solar power plant, because its so sunny there and also did you know that solar is latin for sun!

Jake:thats very intresting, now lets bring out our professers.

Ann:Hi Im Ann Im in favor of solar energy.

Dan: And Im Dan, were the professers.

Ann: But solar panels we use don't give off pullotion, they can clean the air by not burning non- renuable nautual resources and it doesnt give off nuclear waste.

Ann: That is true and it can keep the air clean by not burning coal or other resouces to power elecricty. well, I study all about solar energy I know alot about pros on solar energy and would like to tell some good things about it. first, solar panels do not give pollution, the pollution it will give off is the manufacturing, tranportation and installation. The solar panels can provide energy for all the years you have them. Claire: and it can produces quietly, it can lower your electricity bill. dan: I dont get why solar panels are so good. Claire: But,10,000 American families use them.

Dan:Yes, but they can cost thousands of dollars to buy them and more for the installation and wiring.

Jake: I say that Even though the prices are high for the solar cells, they can provide electricity for the coming years.

Claire: Your right Dan, they can cost more, and more for wi r i ng if weather damages it.

Jake: so, Claire do you think this is a good idea or a bad idea.

Claire: I think it's a good idea, because it has more good things about it.

Ann: I think its a good idea because if we didnt have solar panels we would always have to use power plants and use up resources, but I think its a bad idea because it cost too much money.

Dan: but they can be noisy and they only work during the day so you couldnt get power at nightthe amount of sunlight that arrives at the earths surface is not constant. It depends on location, time of day, time of year and weather conditions.

Jake:That's it for this time see you next time on the science talk show! If you want more information about solar energy go to clean-energy-ideas.com.