Monday, August 10, 2009

solar energy



Solar energy is the radiant light and heat from the Sun. Solar radiation along with secondary solar resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass account etc. available renewable energy on Earth. Solar power provides electrical generation by means of heat engines or photovoltaic. A partial list of solar applications includes space heating and cooling through solar architecture, day lighting, hot water, thermal energy for cooking, and high temperature process heat for industrial purposes.

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