Solar energy is nothing but a radiant light and heat from the Sun, and it is converted and used as energy for many applications. Since it is used from ancient times to develop the various technologies. Solar technologies are characterized into two different types depending upon the way they capture, convert and distribute sunlight. Two different types of techniques in Solar technologies are,
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Passive solar techniques
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Active solar techniques
Passive solar techniques will select materials with favorable thermal mass or light dispersing properties, and designing spaces that naturally circulate air. Active solar Energy is used to convert sunlight into useful outputs by using photovoltaic panels and solar thermal collectors along with electrical / mechanical equipment. Few advantages of solar energy are,
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It greatly reduces pollution
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It provides lots of energy resources
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It reduces the global warming
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Low maintenance cost
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It provides many health and safety benefits.
