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solar energy
Definition

The energy transmitted from the sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation. The most successful examples of energy extraction from the sun are so far solar cells used in satellites and solar collectors used to heat water.

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Concept URL: http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/7906