Page 2 - Introduction to Solar Energy-DEVC280

What is Solar Energy?

• The most precise Solar Energy definition : Energy
from the sun.

• But what is solar energy really?

There are two types of solar energy: Thermal
Energy & Electric Energy
• Thermal Energy: Thermal Energy is everywhere. It’s
lights up our days. It heats the earth, our bodies and
our homes. It dries our clothes . All for free!
• Electric Energy: Electric Energy uses the power of
the sun to produce electricity through solar cells,
otherwise known as Photovoltaics (PV).