Websites about solar energy

Who can use solar energy?

Anyone who uses energy—energy consumers—can take advantage of solar energy to power their lives. These resources, compiled by the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO), cover a wide variety of topics, from the process of choosing and installing a solar energy system, to understanding how it impacts the value of a home.

Where can I find more solar energy resources?

Find more solar energy resources from SETO. Visit our Solar Energy Research Database. Learn more about SETO's solar energy research. SETO resources can help you figure out what’s best for you when it comes to going solar. Consider these questions.

How do businesses use solar technology?

Businesses and industry use solar technologies to diversify their energy sources, improve efficiency, and save money. Energy developers and utilities use solar photovoltaic and concentrating solar power technologies to produce electricity on a massive scale to power cities and small towns. Learn more about the following solar technologies:

What is solar energy?

Solar energy is a form of carbon-free, renewable energy, in which sunlight is turned into electricity, heat, or other forms of energy we can use.

Why should you buy a solar-powered home?

The solar office funded the Solar Training and Education for Professionals program, which provides tools to firefighters and fire code officials. Owning a solar-powered home can help you save on your energy bills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and be more energy independent.

What is solar energy used for?

Solar technologies can harness this energy for a variety of uses, including generating electricity, providing light or a comfortable interior environment, and heating water for domestic, commercial, or industrial use. There are three main ways to harness solar energy: photovoltaics, solar heating & cooling, and concentrating solar power.