Real World: Solar power on Earth

NASA Science reports an educational video that showcases solar technologies inspired by the agency and highlights the Solar Decathlon competition, a challenge where teams design energy‑efficient homes. The resource is aimed at teachers, giving them tools to launch discussions on Earth’s energy budget, climate drivers, and sustainable architecture, and it even includes a mock design challenge for students to explore solar‑powered structures. The video can be accessed via NASA eClips for classroom use.

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