Abstract
The Sun is the biggest source of energy for our planet. This energy is known as solar energy. The lifecycle of many creatures on Earth is not possible without solar energy. From ancient times attempts have been made by human beings to trap and use this energy in applications like heating, etc. Due to the lack of technology and limited resources solar energy was not used much in the past. With the advancement of electrical engineering, it has now become possible to utilize solar energy as electrical energy. The demand for electrical energy is increasing exponentially. The conventional fossil fuels are used to meet this demand. These fossil fuels have limited reservoirs and emit greenhouse gases. This leads to serious concerns of energy crises and climate-related threats. Among all renewable energy sources, solar energy has received tremendous attention from researchers as it is available in abundance and free of cost all across the globe, and has limited safety concerns. The objective of this chapter is to describe the fundamentals of utilizing solar energy for use in a solar passive energy system and for electrical energy using solar photovoltaics.
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