Solar energy: Non-conventional Sources of Energy

Solar energy is the energy from the sun that is converted into other forms of energy such as heat, light, and electricity. Solar energy can also be used to produce renewable electricity. This type of clean energy from the sun is being harnessed in a number of ways for use in homes, businesses, and industry.

Solar energy is the radiant light and heat from the Sun that is harnessed using a range of ever-evolving technologies such as solar heating, photovoltaics, solar thermal energy, solar architecture and artificial photosynthesis.

Solar energy trapped from the sun-used in solar cells to produce electricity. Many of these cells are joined into solar panels to generate power for heating and lighting purposes. Solar energy is used in solar heaters, solar cookers, solar dryers besides being used for community lighting and traffic signals.