This review assesses the utility of two books and five journals on reporting upon the topic area of solar power. .
The book "Basics of Environmental Science- (Michael Allaby 2000) provides accurate information on forms solar power takes and information about how man can use these forms as a resource, "Photosynthetic cells can be used in any latitude- (Michael Allaby 2000). If used to write an essay the book would provide a structure around which the essay could be produced giving a broad outline of the subject but only limited depth and examples.
The book "Global Casino- (Nick Middleton 2003) contains information about many issues of solar energy, its benefits, problems, environmental impacts and its future. In the production of an essay it would provide a structure for the essay as well as in-depth details into solar energy around which the essay could be completed.
The article "A year in the sun- (Anon 1996) provides a very focused analysis of one particular part of solar power, this being solar panels and there potential to become sole provider of energy to a household "Eco House can claim to be a zero-energy building- (Anon 1996). This article if used to write an essay on solar power, would provide in-depth information for a key form of solar power, but is restricted by limited information on a wider scale, also the article is slightly dated. .
The article "Status and outlook of solar energy use in Pakistan- (Umar K. Mirza et al 2003) is an article providing information on how solar energy could benefit Pakistan, information on suitable conditions for solar energy production and solar energy uses "applications include cooking- (Umar K. Mirza et al 2003). If used to produce an essay on solar power the article would provide detailed information about suitable conditions and benefits to people, however the article is focused upon one example country so has little information about solar powers production and future.