Students develop understanding of the geographic factors that influence the efficiency of solar energy systems. To begin the lesson, students make an initial decision about the best location in Canada for a large-scale solar project. Students are then introduced to the geographic factors that influence the efficiency of solar PV cells. Students use these factors to reconsider their initial decision about the suitability of the potential locations. Using data related to the geographic factors, students rate each location. The lesson concludes with students creating an annotated map to describe the optimal location for a utility-scale solar energy project.

This resource is part of the collection Shining a Light on Solar Energy.