Energy derived directly from the sun. Passive solar heating involves the design of homes and other buildings to make full use of direct sunlight for heating purposes. Houses can be designed with large windows in the south facing walls and small windows in the north facing walls, reducing the need for other heating sources such as electricity or fossil fuels. Active solar heating includes the use of solar panels to heat large tanks of water mainly for domestic hot water systems and swimming pools. Active solar radiation also includes the use of photovoltaic cells, where the solar energy is converted to electricity.
Electric power generated by using sunlight either to create electron flow in a photovoltaic cell or to heat a fluid that is used in the operation of an engine or turbine generator
Electricity produced by converting the sun's radiation into electricity. This can be done using photovoltaic systems (PV) or solar thermal systems. Click here for more information about solar power.
power, usually in the form of electricity or heat, derived from the Sun's radiation.
Energy from the sun's radiation converted into heat or electricity.
The sun's energy can be used to generate electricity, provide hot water, and to heat, cool, and light buildings. This can be achieved using solar photovoltaic panels, concentrating solar power, and passive solar design.
Electricity generated from solar radiation.
Electricity generated from sunlight.
Solar power is the technology of obtaining usable energy from the light of the Sun. Solar energy has been used in many traditional technologies for centuries and has come into widespread use where other power supplies are absent, such as in remote locations and in space.