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Types of Solar EnergySolar energy 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 SystemsProducing electricity directly from sunlight. [learn more] Solar Hot WaterHeating water with solar energy. [learn more] Solar ElectricityUsing the sun's heat to produce electricity. [learn more] Passive Solar Heating and DaylightingUsing solar energy to heat and light buildings. [learn more] Solar Process Space Heating and CoolingIndustrial and commercial uses of the sun's heat. [learn more] Solar energy content for this section provided in part by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Department of Energy. |
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