Solar Energy - Department of Energy
Nov 5, 2025 · There are two main types of solar energy technologies—photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP). On this page you’ll find resources to learn what …
Solar energy | Definition, Uses, Examples, Advantages, & Facts
Oct 16, 2025 · Solar energy is radiation from the Sun that is capable of producing heat, causing chemical reactions, or generating electricity. The total amount of solar energy incident on …
Solar power - Wikipedia
Solar power, also known as solar electricity, is the conversion of energy from sunlight into electricity, either directly using photovoltaics (PV) or indirectly using concentrated solar power.
How Does Solar Work? - Department of Energy
Solar technologies convert sunlight into electrical energy either through photovoltaic (PV) panels or through mirrors that concentrate solar radiation. This energy can be used to generate …
Homeowner’s Guide to Solar - Department of Energy
When it comes to installing solar, our resources can help you determine the best options.
Solar Energy Resources - Department of Energy
A curated list of government-funded resources and guides on solar energy technologies to make it easier for you to find information about solar.
Strongest solar flare of 2025 erupts - Live Science
4 hours ago · The most powerful solar flare of 2025 has launched a ball of energy toward Earth that could trigger widespread auroras across the northern half of the United States.
Severe solar storms could hit Earth, space forecasters say. Here
7 hours ago · NEW YORK (AP) — Space weather forecasters issued an alert on Tuesday for incoming severe solar storms that could produce colorful northern lights and temporarily …
Fewer U.S. solar projects are reporting delays in their expected …
2 days ago · Solar power is the fastest-growing source of new electric generating capacity in the United States, driven by large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects built by electric utilities …
Sun unleashes strongest solar flare of 2025, sparking radio …
15 hours ago · The sun unleashed its strongest flare of 2025, an X5.1 class blast from prolific sunspot AR4274 and triggered radio blackouts across Africa and Europe.