I am doing an assignment on solar energy, please help me with a definition.?

Question

I would simply appreciate a definition, thats all.

Answer 1

Solar energy is energy derived from the sun.

Answer 2

Renewable energy that comes from the sun.

Answer 3

ALL energy ultimately comes from the sun - the question is "How efficiently & directly can we access it?"  Harvesting the direct rays of the sun IS the most efficient way.  

Passive solar is when you don't do anything but allow the sunshine to come in, as in a greenhouse or pulling back the shades on the window.  

Putting in solar collectors, panels, gives the option of storing this energy for later use.

Answer 4

Power from the sun.

Answer 5

solar energy is the energy received  from the sun in the form of light and heat. these two are the forms in which we receive solar energy. solar energy contributes 99% to the energy flow on earth . it is the life-sustaining source of energy. it can be converted in to electricity using photo-voltaic cells.

Answer 6

Solar energy is energy from the Sun in the form of heat and light. This energy drives the climate and weather and supports virtually all life on Earth. Heat and light from the Sun, along with secondary solar resources such as wind and wave power, hydroelectricity and biomass, account for over 99.9% of the available flow of renewable energy on Earth.

Solar energy technologies harness the sun's heat and light for practical ends such as heating, lighting and electricity. These technologies date from the time of the early Greeks, Native Americans and Chinese, who warmed their buildings by orienting them toward the sun.

Solar power is used synonymously with solar energy or more specifically to refer to the conversion of sunlight into electricity. This can be done with photovoltaics, concentrating solar thermal devices and various experimental technologies.