Solar Energy
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UCAR Open Sky
Energy from the Sun can be captured by photovoltaic cells in solar panels, which is a renewable source of clean energy. Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy reduces the amount of greenhouse gases that enter the atmosphere which helps to prevent more climate warming.