Types of Solar Energy

Solar energy technologies use the sun's energy and light to provide heat, light, hot water, electricity, and even cooling, for homes, businesses, and industry. There are a variety of technologies that have been developed to take advantage of solar energy. These include: Photovoltaic Systems Producing electricity directly from sunlight. [learn more] Solar Hot Water Heating water with solar energy. [learn more] Solar Electricity Using the sun's heat to produce electricity. [learn more] Passive Solar Heating and Day lighting Using solar energy to heat and light buildings. [learn more] Solar Process Space Heating and Cooling Industrial and commercial uses of the sun's heat.