Solar energy, radiant light and heat from the sun, has been harnessed by humans throughout history. Solar radiation, along with secondary solar-powered resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass, account for most of the available renewable energy on earth. Only a small fraction of the sun's energy is used.
Electricity generated by solar energy relies on photovoltaics and heat engines. A few examples of solar applications include:
- Solar hot water heaters
- Space heating and cooling through solar architecture
- Potable water via distillation and disinfection
- Daylighting
- Solar cooking
- High temperature process heat for industrial purposes.
To reap the benefits of solar energy, the most common way is to install solar panels.
Solar technologies are broadly characterized as either passive solar or active solar depending on the way they capture, convert and distribute solar energy. Active solar techniques include the use of photovoltaic panels and solar thermal collectors to harness the energy.
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