About Solar Energy

Solar technologies use the sun's energy and light to provide heat, light, hot water, electricity, and even cooling, for homes, businesses, and industry.

 

There are a variety of technologies that have been developed to take advantage of solar energy. These include:

 

Photovoltaic Systems

Producing electricity directly from sunlight.

 

Solar Hot Water

Heating water with solar energy.

 

Concentrating Solar Systems

Using the sun's heat to produce electricity.

 

Passive Solar Heating and Daylighting

Using solar energy to heat and light buildings.

 

Solar Process Heat and Space Heating and Cooling