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Welcome to the Solar News channel. This channel will provide you with news and information as it applies to
solar energy topics. If you are looking other news, choose a
specific channel on the left..
What is solar energy?
Electromagnetic energy transmitted from the sun (solar
radiation). The amount that reaches the earth is equal to one
billionth of total solar energy generated, or the equivalent of
about 420 trillion kilowatt-hours.
Solar energy can be direct or indirect, or active or passive.
Solar energy is the renewable energy we get from the sun. Solar energy
can be captured by solar panels.
There are 2 main types of solar panels which uses complete different
technologies to make use of the energy from the sun:
Solar Water Heating collectors: These panels absorbs the energy from the
sun and transfer it to heat water.
Photovoltaic or solar electric panels: These panels transform
the solar radiation directly into electricity.
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