Solar Energy

We can use the energy in sunshine to warm and light our homes, heat our water and provide electricity to power our lights, stoves, refrigerators and other appliances. This energy comes from processes called solar heating, photovoltaic energy (converting sunlight directly into electricity), and solar thermal electric power (when the sun's energy is concentrated to heat water and produce steam, which is used to produce electricity).

 

Renewable Energy Sources
What Is Renewable Energy?
Solar Energy
Photovoltaic Energy




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