Solar technologies convert sunlight into electrical energy either through photovoltaic (PV) panels or through mirrors that concentrate solar radiation. . The amount of sunlight that strikes the earth's surface in an hour and a half is enough to handle the entire world's energy consumption for a full year. What is solar power? How. . Solar Energy's Untapped Potential: Earth receives 173,000 terawatts of solar energy continuously – over 10,000 times our total global energy consumption. Solar technologies can harness this energy for a variety of uses, including generating electricity, providing light or a comfortable interior. . Solar power works by converting energy from the sun into power. Both are generated through the use of solar panels, which range in size from residential rooftops to 'solar farms' stretching over acres of rural. .
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