A wind energy system transforms the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy that can be harnessed for practical use.
Photovoltaic (PV) systems convert sunlight directly into electricity.
TECHNOLOGY
Photothermal systems, also known as Solar Thermal Systems, heat water using energy converted from sunlight.
TECHNOLOGY
Solar collectors are the heart of most photothermal systems. The collector absorbs the sun's light energy and converts it into heat energy. Solar collectors heat a fluid, either air or liquid. This fluid then is used to heat water - directly or indirectly - for residential use.1
TYPES
A nuclear power plant is basically a steam power plant that is fueled by a radioactive element, like uranium.
Geothermal heat pumps (GHP) or Geoexchange are able to heat, cool, and supply a building with hot water.