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What Is Solar Energy & Types of Solar Energy

Solar power is energy from the sun. "Solar" is the Latin word for "sun" and it's a powerful source of energy. Without it,

there will be no life. Solar energy is considered as a serious source of energy

for many years because of the vast amounts of energy that is made freely

available, if harnessed by modern technology.

Types of Solar Energy

Passive Solar Energy

Active Solar Energy

Solar Thermal Energy

Photovoltaic Solar Power

Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)

Passive Solar Energy

Passive Solar Energy

Passive solar energy refers to the harnessing of the sun's energy without the use of mechanical devices. Using south-facing windows to provide natural lighting and heat for your home are examples of passive solar energy.

Advantages of Passive Solar Energy

Passive Solar HeatingPassive Cooling

Daylighting

Active Solar Energy

Active solar energy uses mechanical devices in the collection, storage, and distribution of solar energy for your home. For example, in active solar energy water heating systems, pumps are used to circulate water through the system.

Advantages of Active Solar Energy

Active Solar Space HeatingActive Solar Water HeatingActive Solar Pool Heating

Active Solar Energy

Solar Thermal Energy

Solar Thermal Energy

Solar thermal energy is the energy created by converting solar energy into heat.

Advantages of Solar Thermal Energy

Solar Pool HeatingSolar Water HeatingSolar Space Heating

Solar Thermal Cooling

Photovoltaic Solar Power

Photovoltaic Solar Power

Photovoltaic solar power is the energy created by converting solar energy into electricity using photovoltaic solar cells.

Advantages of Photovoltaic Solar Power

Solar ElectricityPhotovoltaic Cooling

Photovoltaic Solar Lighting

Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)

Concentrating Solar Power (CSP)

Concentrating solar power is a type of solar thermal energy that is used to generate solar power electricity.

Advantages of Concentrating Solar Power

Arid non farming land can be used to create electricity.Concentrated Solar Power uses less land than flat panel solar power.

Avoids variability of future energy prices.

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