This week on The Children's Hour we learn about the most inexpensive energy source in the world: solar power. In a show recorded live at the New Mexico Solar Energy Association's Solar Fiesta, the kids talk with solar educator and engineer, Marlene Brown.
Find out how solar cells work, why we need transmission lines, and how everyone can benefit from the warming power of the sun without any wires or fancy equipment.
Featuring interactive live music with Eileen and the In-Betweens, our Kids Crew, and much more. Learn about solar energy with us!
Find a free Learn-Along Guide to accompany this episode at https://childrenshour.org/solar-energy
Katie Stone, Executive Producer Christina Stella, Senior Producer Andrs Martnez, Recording Engineer Jonathan Dunski, Educational Writer
Breaks can be added at exactly 20:00 and 40:00.
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Solar Power
This time on The Children's Hour we explore the most inexpensive energy source in the world: solar power, in a show recorded live at the Solar Fiesta in Albuquerque New Mexico. Comes with a signature Learn-Along Guide!
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June 3, 2023
The University of New Mexico campus at the 2022 New Mexico Solar Energy Association's 50th Annual Solar Fiesta, and the Sunspot Solar Studio, both in Albuquerque, NM
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