Energy from the Sun
Applications of solar technology
Architecture and urban planning
Agriculture and horticulture
Solar lighting
Solar thermal
Water heating
Heating, cooling and ventilation
Water treatment
Cooking
Process heat
Solar power
Concentrated solar power
Photovoltaics
Solar chemical
Solar vehicles
Energy storage methods
Development, deployment and economics
ISO Standards
See also
Notes
References
External links
Solar energy
Solar energy, radiant light and heat from the sun, has been harnessed by humans since ancient times using a range of ever-evolving technologies. Solar radiation, along with secondary solar-powered resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass, account for most of the available renewable energy on earth. Only a minuscule fraction of the available solar energy is used. Continue reading