Fields of Solar Energy Applications

It is possible to analyse the fields of solar energy applications in two separate groups. Active applications include mechanical systems that are installed to obtain heat and electricity from solar energy. Passive applications generally include architectural designs which intend to benefit from solar energy efficiently.

ACTIVE APPLICATIONS TOWARDS OBTAINING THERMAL ENERGY

• Domestic hot water supply
• Heating and cooling of buildings
• Heating of greenhouses
• Heating of swimming pools
• Heating of fluids used within the industrial processes
• Generating steam for industrial purposes

ACTIVE APPLICATIONS TOWARDS OBTAINING ELECTRICAL ENERGY

• Generating electricity for buildings, facilities, and systems that are independent from the network
• Generating electricity for buildings, facilities and systems that are connected to the network
• Generating electricity for various transportation vehicles
• Generating electricity for cathodic protection of pipelines

PASSIVE APPLICATIONS THAT INCLUDE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS

• Providing natural lighting with sunlight
• Reducing the heat losses by Tromb wall paper applications