Solar energy use
A photovoltaic (PV) module that is composed of multiple PV cells. Two or more interconnected PV modules create an array.
In this context, "solar energy" refers to energy that is collected from sunlight. Solar energy can be applied in many ways, including to:
- Generate electricity using photovoltaic solar cells.
- Generate electricity using concentrated solar power.
- Generate electricity by heating trapped air which rotates turbines in a Solar updraft tower.
- Heat buildings, directly, through passive solar design.
- Heat foodstuffs, through solar ovens.
- Heat water or air for domestic hot water and space heating needs using solar-thermal panels.
- Heat and cool air through use of solar chimneys.
- Generate electricity in geosynchronous orbit using solar power satellites.
