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==Types== | ==Types== | ||
* [[Photovoltaics]] (PV) (solar panels) - | * [[Photovoltaics]] (PV) ([[solar panels]]) - '''most common type''' of solar power | ||
* [[Solar thermal panels]] - use sunlight to directly heat air or water, without involving electricity | * [[Concentrator photovoltaics]] | ||
* [[Concentrated solar]] - produce high heat by focusing enough sunlight into one area. The heat can be then used for generating electricity or for industrial processes. | * [[Solar thermal panels]] - {{light|use sunlight to directly heat air or water, without involving electricity}} | ||
<!-- TALK: maybe also mention here: | * [[Concentrated solar thermal]] - {{light|produce high heat by focusing enough sunlight into one area. The heat can be then used for generating electricity or for industrial processes.}} | ||
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==Viability== | ==Viability== | ||
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Only a small fraction of energy demands must be truly [[baseload]] power. | Only a small fraction of energy demands must be truly [[baseload]] power. | ||
[[Category:Energy sources]] | |||