Solar Energy

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(sol)- The electromagnetic RADIATION generated by the sun. Solar energy may be converted to useful forms of ENERGY through the PHOTOVOLTAIC PROCESS, THERMAL CONVERSION, or through high temperature concentrators and COLLECTORs. Solar energy initially is usually captured in the form of heat, and is therefore best used for a variety of heating purposes. This may be done through the use of SOLAR COLLECTORs and SOLAR COOKERs. SOLAR RADIATION may also be converted directly into electrical energy through the use of PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLs.

Original Green Trust Solar pages

Solar Hot Water - How to heat water with the sun.

Our Solar PV System - What we use for power.