Defined term
Solar energy
Solar energy is radiant energy from the sun that can be captured and converted into useful forms of energy.
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Definition
Solar energy is radiant energy from the sun that can be captured and converted into useful forms of energy.
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Why it matters
For a household, available sunlight is the resource that a solar energy system converts into electricity or heat.
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Primary topic: Performance
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- PhotovoltaicsPublished concept
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Primary sources
- U.S. Department of Energy: How Does Solar Work?
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