ENG-3.K—Describe the effects of the use of solar energy in power generation on the environment

Describe the effects of the use of solar energy in power generation on the environment.

• Solar energy systems have low environmental impact and produce clean energy, but they can be expensive. Large solar energy farms may negatively impact desert ecosystems.
• Enduring understanding ENG-3: Humans use energy from a variety of sources, resulting in positive and negative consequences.