Solar energy, radiant light and heat from the sun, has been harnessed by humans since ancient times using a range of ever-evolving technologies. Solar energy technologies include solar heating, solar photovoltaics, solar thermal electricity, solar architecture and artificial photosynthesis, which can make considerable contributions to solving some of the most urgent energy problems the world now faces.[1][2]
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. Passive solar techniques include orienting a building to the Sun, selecting materials with favorable thermal mass or light dispersing properties, and designing spaces that naturally circulate air.
In 2011, the International Energy Agency said that "the development of affordable, inexhaustible and clean solar energy technologies will have huge longer-term benefits. It will increase countries' energy security through reliance on an indigenous, inexhaustible and mostly import-independent resource, enhance sustainability, reduce pollution, lower the costs of mitigating climate change, and keep fossil fuel prices lower than otherwise. These advantages are global. Hence the additional costs of the incentives for early deployment should be considered learning investments; they must be wisely spent and need to be widely shared".[1]Solar Energy is the energy from the Sun. The Sun is a big ball of heat and light resulting from nuclear fusion at its core. The nuclear reaction releases energy that travels outward to the surface of the Sun. Along the way to the surface the energy transforms so that by the time it is released it is primarily light energy. Sunlight. The two major types of solar energy that make it to Earth are heat and light.
Solar energy is often called "alternative energy" to fossil fuel energy sources such as oil and coal.One example of our use of solar heat energy is for water heating systems. A solar panel is used to collect heat. The heat is transferred to pipes inside the solar panel and water is heated as it passes through the pipes. The hot water, heated by the Sun, can then be used for showers, cleaning, or heating your home.
We also use solar thermal energy through passive solar designs. Windows or skylights in your home can be designed to face the Sun so that they let heat into the house, keeping you warmer in the winter.
The light energy from the Sun can be transformed into electrical energy and used immediately or stored in batteries. Photovoltaic (PV) panels are the devices that convert light energy into electrical energy.
Solar panels are not an example of solar energy but rather they are means through which solar energy (that is energy from the sun) is converted into electricity. Check out the related link for great videos and information on solar panels.
solar energy do not do anything for humans
DSolar energy> Chemical energy
No, biomass typically produces energy through incineration which does not require solar energy.
Once the equipment has been paid for, solar energy is free.
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Conserve energy today! Exist until years passed away! Save energy..and be happy!
Fred Quivik has written: 'Building & energy' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Energy conservation, Architecture and energy conservation, Solar houses
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Brandt Andersson has written: 'The determination of energy savings for passive solar buildings' -- subject(s): Energy conservation, Solar energy, Buildings
You can easily make working models displaying energy conservation using the following: solar panels; wind turbines; and hydro electricity.
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John Gishpert has written: 'Cost effective solar energy and conservation' -- subject(s): Design and construction, Passive systems, Solar energy, Solar houses
Brent G. Kroetch has written: 'Solar home heating and conservation options' -- subject(s): Dwellings, Energy conservation, Heating and ventilation, Solar heating
Murray Milne has written: 'Residential water conservation in the United States' -- subject(s): Water conservation 'Three solar urban futures' -- subject(s): Solar energy
There is no need to specifically conserve SOLAR energy; the amount of energy we get from the Sun is simply enormous, and will continue lasting for many millions of years more.There IS a need to conserve energy in general, since it costs money and resources to collect energy.