What is Solar Energy?
Solar energy refers to any practice that harnesses the sun's energy for practical use as a power source. Sometimes referred to as "solar power," solar energy is made when sunlight is converted into a power source.
One popular use of solar energy is through solar panels (also called "photovoltaic panels"), which convert light energy into electrical energy. (Click here to learn more about photovoltaic panels.)
These solar panels can be linked to hot water heaters specially designed to be warmed by the sun or simply tied into your home's current electric system to help you generate some of your own electricity. Both systems can dramatically save you money on your heating and general energy bills.
At BASK POWER, we're eager to talk to you about possibilities for photovoltaic panels, solar heat and hot water, and other solar energy-based systems.
Sources:
Solar Energy International, www.solarenergy.org
Wikipedia
