Solar, light and heat radiation from the sun, has been exploited by humans since ancient times using a growing array of technologies than ever before. Solar radiation, along with secondary resources of solar energy such as wind and wave power, water and biomass, make up most of the renewable energy available on Earth. Only a very small fraction of the available solar power is used.
Solar power means generating electricity based on heat and photovoltaic cells. The use of solar energy is limited only by human ingenuity. Partial list of solar applications space heating and cooling through solar architecture, through distillation of drinking water and sterilization, daylight illumination, solar hot water , Solar cooking, and high temperature process heat for industrial purposes. To collect solar energy, the most common way is to use solar panels.
Solar technology is widely described as either passive solar or active solar energy depending on how they capture, convert and distribute solar energy. Active solar engineering involves the use of photovoltaic panels and solar thermal power to harness the power. Passive solar engineering involves orienting a building towards the sun, selecting materials with favorable heat mass or dispersed light property, and designing natural air space.
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