National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Learning About Renewable Energy

Student Resources on Solar Energy

The following resources can provide you with more information on solar energy. If you are unfamiliar with this technology, see the introduction to solar energy.

• Concentrating solar power systems — Using the sun's heat to produce electricity.
• Passive solar heating — Using solar energy to heat and light buildings.
• Photovoltaic (solar cell) systems — Producing electricity directly from sunlight.
• Solar hot water — Heating water with solar energy.