| Solar energy is one of the least targeted forms of | | | | There are two different kinds of solar technologies to |
| energy that people opt for today. However, as a | | | | convert energy from sunlight to electricity, these are: |
| renewable and environmentally friendly source of | | | | active and passive technologies. The passive |
| energy, solar power is potentially one of the most | | | | technology is classified mainly as a demand-side |
| sustainable and alternative forms of energy of the | | | | technique that involves material utilization of matter |
| future. Released by the sun, sun-rays have been | | | | with unique thermal aspects. So this would entail |
| utilized for centuries by different civilizations. With the | | | | maximizing position to best catch sunlight (e.g. buildings) |
| ever-advancing technologies that harness different | | | | or designing areas and rooms to take full advantage |
| kinds of energy, a variety of sources have been | | | | of circulating air naturally. Active technology, on the |
| utilized. This includes power derived from water, wind, | | | | other hand, uses more active equipment like pumps, |
| radioactive elements, waves, and even biomass. | | | | fans, and panels to convert sunlight into flowing |
| Much needed electricity can be generated from solar | | | | electricity, which makes it a supply-side technique. |
| energy which when used can save people lots of | | | | By storing solar energy in systems supporting thermal |
| money as well as cut down on the fuel emissions | | | | mass, through materials such as water, stone or even |
| released into the air. By the use of photovoltaics, or | | | | earth, one can make such power available and |
| heat engines, this energy that is converted from sun | | | | accessible throughout different seasons and weather |
| rays into electricity are used for many different | | | | conditions. These ingenious systems can also provide |
| purposes ranging from heating, cooling, distilling, | | | | energy according to demand, which maximizes power |
| disinfecting, and other processes that can be used by | | | | conservation and promotes more responsible |
| industries. | | | | electricity use. |