The Solar One Learning Center is your one stop for solar energy education. Here information is available for adults, children and teachers on solar energy and how it works. You can also browse the following links for additional resource information.

Learning for Adults

How Solar Energy Works
The Vineland Solar One project uses an array of photovoltaic (PV) cells to generate enough renewable energy to power 400 to 500 homes during peak generating times.

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Solar Energy Basics

Solar energy utilizes the sun’s heat and light to provide energy for many residents throughout the country through a variety of technologies, including concentrating solar power systems, passive solar heating, photovoltaic systems, solar hot water and a variety of others. Today, solar power systems are being used to meet growing energy needs and reduce costs.

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Learning for Kids

Learning about solar energy can be fun for kids too! Click on the following links to use interactive tools and participate in activities created by the U.S. Energy Information Administration to learn more about solar energy.

What is Energy?Sources of Energy Renewable Energy Saving Energy		Energy Quiz Puzzles Things to Do		Energy Timelines Famous People
Lesson Plans Experiments Field Trip Ideas		Other Energy Programs and Education Sites		Glossary

	Information for Teachers Learning About Renewables -- National Renewable Energy Laboratory   Teacher's Guide -- Energy Information Administration   Information for Educators -- U.S.. Department of Energy