The most precise Solar Energy definition is simply: Energy from the sun. But what is solar energy really? There are two types of solar energy: Thermal Energy & Electric Energy Thermal Energy Thermal Energy is everywhere. It’s lights up our days. It heats the earth, our bodies and our homes. It dries our clothes and gives us produce like sun-dried tomatoes. All for free! It’s also used to heat water for domestic use or even pools. There are two ways in which water can be heated: 1. Actively, when a conventional heating element within the solar hot water system heats water on hot days. 2. Passively, when water is preheated before it is delivered to the cold inlet of a conventional gas/ electric water heater. Electric Energy Electric Energy uses the power of the sun to produce electricity through solar cells, otherwise known as photovoltaics (PV). It can be applied in three ways: 1. Stand-alone 2. Grid-connected 3. Back-up Stand-alone: also called Solar Home System (SHS): A system not connected to the grid. More often than not, these systems are installed in remote areas where there is no utility-supplied power
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