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No. Solar power is not the same as thermal energy. Thermal energy is the random kinetic motion of microscopic molecule. Solar power on the other hand is derived from electromagnetic waves. For example: lets take a plant. If you put a plant in a dark room and heat the plant, the plant will still die even though it is supplied with thermal energy. However if you now add light(of specific wavelengths) the plant will thrive. So the plant can discern the difference between thermal energy and solar energy. Hope that helps
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Are solar energy and thermal energy the same?
No, solar energy comes directly from the sun in the form of sunlight and can be converted into electricity using solar panels. Thermal energy, on the other hand, is the internal energy of a system due to its temperature and can be harnessed for heating purposes using technologies like solar thermal systems.
Is heat energy the same as solar thermal energy?
Solar thermal energy is a form of heat energy that is harnessed from the sun's rays. While solar thermal energy specifically refers to heat energy captured from the sun, heat energy in general can come from various sources such as electricity, fossil fuels, or even natural processes.
What has the author H P Garg written?
H. P. Garg has written: 'Solar Thermal Energy' 'Solar thermal energy storage' -- subject(s): Heat storage, Solar thermal energy
What are solar thermal energy?
it is the energy stored in batteries
Is thermal heat and electricity is same?
No. Solar power is not the same as thermal energy. Thermal energy is the random kinetic motion of microscopic molecule. Solar power on the other hand is derived from electromagnetic waves. For example: lets take a plant. If you put a plant in a dark room and heat the plant, the plant will still die even though it is supplied with thermal energy. However if you now add light(of specific wavelengths) the plant will thrive. So the plant can discern the difference between thermal energy and solar energy. Hope that helps
Is the thermal energy an example of the solar energy?
the solar energy is the energy of sun and sun gives light and heat but the thermal energy is only a heat energy but radiant energy is light and heat energy so the answer will be no and the correct answer will be radiant energy
Can solar energy be changed into thermal energy without any work being done?
Yes, solar energy can be converted into thermal energy passively through techniques like solar water heaters or concentrating solar power systems. These systems absorb sunlight and directly generate heat without the need for mechanical work.
Why solar energy is better than thermal energy?
solar energy is better than thermal energy as it is an easy and convenient method solar energy is non polluting therefore it is better than thermal energy because thermal energy cause very much pollution and it is costly also but solar energy do not cause pollution and as we are obtaining it from sun so it is cheap also
What is the energy you get from the sun?
you get radiant and thermal energy. Solar power.
What is the examples of the heat and light energy?
thermal & solar energy
What converts sunlight into thermal energy without pumps or fans?
Sunlight is thermal energy. Passive solar system, passive solar design, passive solar window....you get the idea :-)
Solar thermal devices?
This are used to convert solar energy to heat i.e thermal energy for using various purposes e.g solar cooker ,cncentrated solar power,solar water heater,solar furnace etc
