Renewable energy sources

Renewable energy sources Solar energy - Wind energy - Geothermal energy

Solar energy

Photovoltaic solar panels (solar batteries)

This is probably the most common and recognizable way to use solar energy. Photovoltaic panels convert solar radiation directly into electrical energy using the photovoltaic effect. (Read more)

Thermal solar collectors

These devices use solar radiation to heat a liquid (usually water or heating fluid) and can be used to heat water for domestic purposes or for heating. (Read more)

Wind energy

Wind generators

Wind energy is a renewable energy source that uses the kinetic energy of the wind to generate electricity. It is one of the fastest-growing and most widely used forms of renewable energy worldwide. (Read more)

Geothermal energy

Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are often used to transfer heat between the ground and a building. A heat pump can act as a heater in the cold season and a cooler in the hot season. (Read more)