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Solar Energy

Submitted by Rolf Albern on Wed, 01/27/2010 - 10:58

Solar thermal energy is a technology for harnessing solar energy for thermal energy and it is different from photovoltaics, which convert solar energy directly into electricity. There are many applications of solar thermal energy such as drying, heating and water distillation.

Many solar thermal technologies have existed for centuries and have established manufacturing bases in many sun-rich countries. Manufacturing can be done on a small scale without using expensive equipment. In 2008 solar thermal energy industry in Europe has grown over 60%.

Solar distillation is necessary in areas that clean water is not common. Its main aim is to provide people with purified water. Basic solar stills can be used to remove fluoride and salts to produce drinking water. http://energysourcefacts.org/solar_energy_solar_thermal_energy.html

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