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Solar thermal energy

Posted on 24 June 2010 by

Solar thermal energy is different from photovoltaic which converts the sunlight directly in to thermal energy. The solar thermal energy is generated in three forms, low, medium and high generation. Low temperature is used for lesser use like heating up water in swimming pools, then the medium used for household applications like heating water, and [...] Continue Reading

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Solar power

Posted on 24 June 2010 by

The generation of electricity through sunlight is called solar power. The sun’s heat is concentrated on boiling water and then it is converted into solar energy which can be used to store and use indirectly. The sun’s power can provide 1000 times the requirements of the total energy for the whole world. Still the generation [...] Continue Reading

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