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You have a misconception here as solar energy definitely can be used to perform distillations. However for more than trivial quantities large arrays of mirrors are required to concentrate the sunlight to get high temperature needed for the process to be efficient and practical.

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What are the future uses of solar energy?

Solar energy can be used as a power source for transportation. Solar energy can also power houses and other things. Hope this helps =]----------------------------------Solar lighting-Solar vehicles-Solar chemical [Solar chemical processes use solar energy to drive chemical reactions.]-Electrical generation [Sunlight can be converted into electricity]-Cooking-Water treatment [Solar distillation can be used to make saline or brackish water potable.]-Heating, cooling and ventilation-Solar thermal technologies can be used for:a-water heatingb-space heatingc-space coolingd-processing heat generation-Agriculture and horticulture-Architecture and urban planningAnd many many more..Much successtommyboy9810http://ansarisdiary.blogspot.com/http://www.treasures-canada.com/


What do people use solar energy for?

People use solar energy just like people use energy from any other source, it is particularly useful in small areas that require a little electricity because all it requires is the solar panels and a sunny area.


Why solar energy is harnessed?

Solar energy is harnessed because it is a renewable source of energy and we should make full use of it to lower the pressure on the traditional or non-renewable sources of energy.


Why cant you use a transformer to increase the voltage of a 60V solar panel?

The output of a solar panel is direct current. Transformers need alternating current to operate.


What kind of energy do farmers use to pump water from wells?

Three common methods are:Electrical energy (electric motors)Chemical energy (gasoline or diesel engines)Atmospheric thermodynamic energy (windmills)Some smaller pumps can also use solar energy, though this is just a variation of electrical energy since the solar energy is first converted to electricity to power an electric motor.

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Why is it important to use solar energy in Pakistan?

why is it important to use solar energy in Pakistan


The type of energy from the sun?

solar energy is made from the sun. we use it for electricity its more efficient then anything else in the long run and we cant run out of it.


Distillation and Filtration which is cheaper?

Expect simple filtration by gravity to use less energy than distillation (where you have to take the material to its gaseous state) so it will be cheaper, but if you're considering reverse osmosis (a hi-tech form of filtering) against solar-powered distillation (in a solar still), the running costs of R-O are large, the running costs of a solar still are small.


How many people use solar energy?

66,987,417,86 people use solar energy


Should you use less solar energy?

If I had access to solar energy I would use more of it.


What is the percentage of Canadians that use solar energy?

Only about 15% of Canadians use solar energy. Nikka.


What is the most important use of solar energy?

the most important use of solar energy is to make electricity.


How can we reduce the use of solar energy?

Why would you want to reduce the use of solar energy? Everyone else is trying to increase the use of solar energy. It is not as if using it will cause us to run out of sun.


Where do you use solar energy today?

solar land.


Currently what is keeping solar energy from wide spread use?

Some challenges include high initial costs of installation, intermittency of sunlight, and limited energy storage capabilities. Additionally, availability of suitable land for solar infrastructure and integration with existing energy grids are also barriers to widespread use of solar energy.


Where is the best place to use solar passive energy?

solar energy is found in the toilet


How is solar energy captured for the use on space station?

Solar energy from the sun is captured and converted to normal energy through the solar panels.