How solar thermal energy works

Solar thermal energy is a technology that harvests solar energy to use as heat. The sun’s radiation is converted heat by using solar collectors, and that heat is then transferred to water. Solar thermal systems are used domestically and commercially to heat hot water used in cooking, showers, faucets, laundry and process heat.

Radiation from the sun is absorbed by solar panel collectors that contain water tubes inside. The water tubes are heated, and then the… Read More