How is solar energy transported from one place to another?

Answer 1

Solar energy is transported through food chains/webs in ecosystems, as part of an energy pyramid, which has 3 main trophic levels: * Level 1: Autotrophs (plants) fix the energy from the sun during photosynthesis; the energy becomes part of the plant biomass * Level 2: Herbivores consume the plants * Level 3: Primary carnivores feed on herbivores, and are consumed by: * ** Secondary carnivores At each level the energy consumed is assimilated and then either respired, or becomes part of the biomass. Some species participate at more than one trophic level, for instance birds which are herbivores and carnivores. Ecosystems are not very efficient at capturing solar energy; plants capture only 1% of the energy available from sunlight, and far less than that eventually reaches the top of the pyramid.

Answer 2

Solar energy is typically harnessed locally through solar panels, which convert sunlight into electricity. This electricity is then transported using traditional power grids to homes and businesses in need of energy. Additionally, advancements in technology allow for the transportation of solar energy in the form of hydrogen or through high-voltage direct current (HVDC) lines over large distances.