1) Look at this animation.
Do not take notes for now, but pay close attention to what you are seeing and reading.

Animation found on Energex's site (Australia) who owns the copyright.

2) Now you should be able to do this interactive exercise.

3) Last step : click here to find a worksheet (or ask your teacher for a paper version).
NB: This worksheet is in the Acrobat pdf format.

More about solar energy (and other energy sources) on Andy Darvill's excellent site.
Other ideas : a Knowledge Hunt on energy sources (in English Department)and another animation,
with comprehension questions, about Wind Power (on this same site).

(c) F. Chotard