Solar & Renewable Energy
Solar energy is that produced by the Sun's light – photovoltaic energy – and its warmth – solar thermal – for the generation of electricity or the production of heat. Inexhaustible and renewable, since it comes from the Sun, solar energy is harnessed using panels and mirrors.
Solar & Renewable Energy
Applications
Many homeowners install solar panels on their rooftops to generate electricity for their own use. These systems can offset or even eliminate electricity bills, and excess power can sometimes be sold back to the grid through net metering programs.
Solar thermal systems are used to heat water for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Solar water heaters can provide hot water for domestic use, swimming pools, and industrial processes.
Solar-powered streetlights are increasingly common in urban and rural areas. These lights use photovoltaic panels to generate electricity during the day and store it in batteries for use at night, reducing electricity costs and carbon emissions.
Solar pumps are used for irrigation, livestock watering, and water supply in remote areas. These systems use solar energy to power pumps, eliminating the need for grid electricity or diesel generators.
Solar energy is being integrated into transportation systems, including solar-powered vehicles, boats, and airplanes. Solar panels can supplement the power needs of electric vehicles and extend their range.
Clean and Sustainable
Solar and renewable energy sources produce electricity without emitting greenhouse gases or other harmful pollutants, contributing to cleaner air.
Distributed Generation
Solar and renewable energy systems can be deployed at various scales, from small rooftop solar panels on homes to large wind farms and hydropower plants.
Energy Independence
By harnessing locally available resources, communities, regions, and countries can enhance their energy security and resilience to supply disruptions.
Scalability
Solar and renewable energy systems are scalable and modular, allowing for incremental expansion based on energy demand and resource availability.
concept of solar energy
Solar energy is any type of energy generated by the sun. Solar energy is created by nuclear fusion that takes place in the sun. Fusion occurs when protons of hydrogen atoms violently collide in the sun's core and fuse to create a helium atom.
