Book 16, Question 133
Why Are Deserts Such Good Places for Solar Panels?
Deserts are great places for solar panels because they have strong sunshine, clear skies, and lots of open land! Solar panels turn light into electricity. A desert solar farm can have thousands of panels.
More fun facts
- Deserts have lots of open space and sunshine, which is ideal for solar power.
- Covering around 4 percent of deserts with solar panels could make enough electricity for the whole world.
- Dust storms are a problem because they coat the panels with sand.
- Solar panels in the desert need water only for cleaning.
- New solar panels are changing the look of the Kubuqi Desert in China.
Sources: Scientific American, NASA, NASA
Questions kids ask
How much desert would it take to power the world?
Covering around 4 percent of deserts with solar panels could make enough electricity for the whole world.