Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
solar power
Table of Contents
References & Edit History Related Topics
Images & Videos
Solar panels Solar energy potential Solar cell solar power Concentrated solar-power plant Solar reflector Solar furnace at Mont Louis, France Solar-powered cookstove Mir
The future of solar power: Multi-junction solar cells
Related Questions
Discover
Washington, D.C. locator map.
What State Is Washington, D.C. In?
Abstract vector hi speed internet technology background
History of Technology Timeline
Indian hijras participate in a religious procession in Gandhinagar, India, some 30 kilometers from Ahmedabad, on March 22, 2017. Hijra is a term used in South Asia which refers to transgender individuals who are born male. (gender identity, gender expression)
6 Cultures That Recognize More than Two Genders
United States elections portal page linking to each election interactive
A History of U.S. Presidential Elections in Maps
Flag of Bhutan
6 Small Kingdoms of the World
The Lost Colony of Roanoke, North Carolina, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590. John White discovers the word Croatoan carved onto a tree upon his return to the deserted Roanoke Colony in 1590
The Lost Colony of Roanoke
Demystified - Do Lemmings Really Commit Mass Suicide? illustration
Do Lemmings Really Commit Mass Suicide?
Solar panels
Solar panels An array of solar panels convert sunlight to electricity.

solar power

technology
Share
Share to social media
URL
https://flowkick.top/technology/solar-power
Feedback
Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login).
Thank you for your feedback

Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

External Websites
Written and fact-checked by
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors.
The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Last Updated: • Article History

News •

Electricity Minister unveils preferred bidders for solar and battery storage projects • Dec. 23, 2024, 7:18 AM ET (Daily Maverick)

solar power, form of renewable energy generated by the conversion of solar energy (namely sunlight) and artificial light into electricity. In the 21st century, as countries race to cut greenhouse gas emissions to curb the unfolding climate crisis, the transition to renewable energies has become a critical strategy. Virtually nonpolluting and abundantly available, solar power stands in stark contrast to the combustion of fossil fuels (namely coal, petroleum, and natural gas) that are driving global warming and has become increasingly attractive to individuals, businesses, and governments on the path to sustainability. The potential for solar energy conversion is enormous, since ...(100 of 914 words)

Access the full article
Help support true facts by becoming a member.