The term "solar energy" refers to the conversion of sunlight into heat or electricity. See renewable energy.
Solar energy is the most plentiful energy source we know of.
Throughout this document the term solar energy refers to the generationu of electricity based on the photovoltaic effect. In other literature, solar energy may also include additional technologies for converting solar radiation into electricity or heat.
energy emitted by the sun in the form of electromagnetic energy or any energy made available by the reception and conversion of solar radiation [Wh] [MJ] Sonnenenergie
The radiant energy produced in the sun as a result of nuclear (H and He) fusion reactions.
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Heat and light radiated from the sun.
Photovoltaic (PV) has been described as the ‘Stuff of Dreams’ since you simply point a slice of silicon at the sky, and generate electricity silently and with no moving parts. It is currently the most expensive commercial renewable energy technology, but it has perhaps the biggest potential in the longer-term. Solar energy can also be used to produce heat in the form of hot water or steam directly. Back up
The energy of the sun, which reaches the surface of the earth in the form of visible light, short-wave radiation, and near ultra-violet light. There are now many ways of converting renewable, solar energy into a useable form for electricity generation
Radiant energy produced and transmitted to the Earth's surface by the sun.
The radiant energy of the sun. This can be converted into usable forms of energy, such as heat or electricity.
Power produced by technology that collects solar radiation to produce electricity. The two most common forms of solar energy are photovoltaic panels, which are semiconductors that directly generate electricity, and solar thermal plants, which use the sun to create steam to turn a turbine.
radiant energy from the sun
The general name for light energy received from the sun.
Energy from the sun. The heat that builds up in your car when it is parked in the sun is an example of solar energy.
Energy from the sun, both in the form of heat and light.
The energy produced by the sun.
Energy that reaches the Earth directly from the Sun. Solar energy is also responsible for hydro power, by evaporating water to form clouds and rainfall that fills hydro dams. Coal is believed to have been created from vast forests in which solar energy contributed to the fixing of carbon from the atmosphere.
The energy transmitted from the sun in form of electromagnetic radiation, measured in langleys (Ly).
energy produced by the effect of the sun's heat on a solar panel. This is mainly used domestically to heat water and provide heating and for road-lighting using a battery that recharges from sunlight during the day. Solar power is derived from the sun which produces energy by the fusion of atoms of hydrogen, its main constituent element.
Energy from the Sun, including heat and light energy. Energy
A system of heating a home in which the energy is derived from the sun's rays.
solar radiation reaching the earth and its use for the production of electricity and heat.
The use of energy that reaches the Earth from the sun.
Electricity produced from the sun’s radiation.
Energy produced by the action of the sun's light or heat.
energy derived from the sun's radiation. The amount of energy falling on just 0.3861 sq. mil/1 sq. km is about 4,000 megawatts, enough to heat and light a small town. In one second the Sun gives off 13 million times more energy than all the electricity used in the U.S. in one year. Solar heaters have industrial or domestic uses. They usually consist of a black (heat-absorbing) panel containing pipes through which air or water, heated by the sun, is circulated, either by thermal convection or by a pump. Solar energy may also be harnessed indirectly using solar cells (photovoltaic cells) made of panels of semiconductor material (usually silicon), which generate electricity when illuminated by sunlight.
Electromagnetic energy transmitted from the sun (solar radiation). The amount that reaches the earth is equal to one billionth of total solar energy generated, or the equivalent of about 420 trillion kilowatt-hours.