The sun is one of the renewable energy sources that continuously produce a large amount of energy that is called solar energy. The process of atomic fusion takes place inside the sun and releases a lot of energy. The solar energy so produced can be used for different purposes that can be either commercial or domestic.
Renewable solar energy is used in a variety of devices that absorb solar energy and then convert it to a useful form for various purposes. There are several ways in which solar energy can be used. In a solar oven, solar energy is used to cook food. In this oven a concave mirror is used to concentrate the sun’s energy onto the food that has to be cooked. Water can be heated in devices called solar collectors. The solar collectors are mounted on roof tops. It is ensured that they are installed at places where there is sufficient sunlight so that they can absorb solar energy and use it to heat up the water.
Solar batteries are the equipments that use solar energy to produce power. These devices use photocells to produce solar power. In a solar furnace, a number of mirrors are used on sides to form one large concave mirror that can reflect sunlight and use it for heating purposes.
Solar energy can also be used to meet the electricity needs of industries and also for the purpose of heating, lighting and water pumping.
Solar energy is so widely used because it is a renewable alternative energy source that is readily available and reliable.
