application; from a single small piece to be used in a calculator to the hundreds of 3x5 foot frames that are installed on rooftops.
The term “passive solar” is used to describe solar energy that is used on south-facing windows, but solar energy can also be used directly for powering up small gadgets or other solar powered devices.

Questions:

Answer: Yes. As long as an efficient supplementary storage receptacle is in place, consistent sunlight supply is immaterial.

Answer: No, solar hot water panels use radiation to absorb the sun’s heat for warming water, whereas solar electric panels use the sun’s energy to generate electricity.