Solar energy

The first way to look at solar energy is by how it is converted into useful energy. There are two types in this first group. Draw a sketch to illustrate what each kind of solar energy looks like or is used for.

• Passive Solar Energy uses the sun's energy WITHOUT mechanical devices
  

  Passive solar heating	Passive cooling	Daylighting

• Active Solar Energy uses the sun's energy WITH mechanical devices
  

  Active solar space heating	Active solar water heating	Active solar pool heating

The second way look at solar energy is by the type of energy it is converted into. There are three types in this second group.
Describe how each one can be an advantage to a homeowner and how they work.

• Solar Thermal Energy
  
• Photovoltaic Solar Power
  
• Concentrating Solar Power