Solar Power Generation
Data, Graphs, and Maps
Grades6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Science, Mathematics
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Provided by Our World in Data
What it is
- Using this resource from Our World in Data, students can explore the solar power generation of any country since 1965 through interactive and customizable maps, graphs, and data.
- Students can view the data as a whole or isolate by year or country.
Teaching tips
Positives
- The map and graphs are easy to use, customizable for various comparisons, and downloadable.
- The line graph provides the option of logarithmic scale or linear scale.
Prerequisites
- Students should be familiar with log scales, line graphs, maps, and data tables.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Teachers can make cross-curricular connections with math, social studies, and economics classes when working with the data or discussing the economic and societal benefits of building and using renewable energy.
- Students can contextualize this data by seeing the Share of Primary Energy from Solar to compare the amount generated to the percentage of overall energy from solar.
- Teachers can make career connections by combining this data with the Clean Energy Careers in Solar Energy lesson.
From the scientist review
The resource underscored electricity generation from solar, measured in Terawatt-hours (TWh) per year from different countries. It is suitable for students to explore and learn about solar energy production capacity of these countries. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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