| FUN FACT: The word solar comes from the word "Sol". This was the name of the ancient Roman god of the sun.
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 Many homes are being built with solar panels which capture the sun's energy and generate electricity. This energy is used to heat and pump water, run refrigerators, heat air, power appliances and more! In Israel, 65% of homes have solar hot water heaters. In the deserts of California, rows of huge mirrors heat water and turn it into steam to generate electricity. There are also smaller, portable solar energy panels that are used in calculators, flashlights and watches.
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