WHAT IS SOLAR ENERGY?
Solar Energy is light and heat given off by the Sun. It is the cleanest and most plentiful renewable resource. This energy can be harnessed from technology. Solar technology is characterized as either active solar or passive solar. Currently only 1% of US electricity is solar powered. However, you can change that. Active Solar: technology that uses use mechanical or electrical devices that convert the sun's heat or light to another form of usable energy. Our company specializes in providing active solar technology, such as solar panels. Passive Solar: materials that is designed to collect, store, and distribute the heat energy from sunlight without the use of moving parts or electronics. Such as windows that collect more heat radiated from the sun. NET ENERGY RATIO The Net Energy Ratio is: 20% |
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