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Solar Energy
Solar 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 Systems
Producing electricity directly from sunlight. [learn more]
Solar Hot Water
Heating water with solar energy. [learn more]
Solar Electricity
Using the sun's heat to produce electricity. [learn more]
Passive Solar Heating and Daylighting
Using solar energy to heat and light buildings. [learn more]
Solar Process Space Heating and Cooling
Industrial and commercial uses of the sun's heat. [learn more]
Solar Energy News
Solar energy content for this section provided in part by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Department of Energy.
