2. How its produced? Solar energy is produced from solar radiation. Solar energy is produced from solar radiation. At the earth's surface, it is called infrared radiation where it is captured through the aid of photovoltaic or solar cells. At the earth's surface, it is called infrared radiation where it is captured through the aid of photovoltaic or solar cells. Once harnessed, the sunlight is absorbed into these photovoltaic/solar cells. Once harnessed, the sunlight is absorbed into these photovoltaic/solar cells. These cells are non- mechanical devices that are made from silicon alloys. These cells are non- mechanical devices that are made from silicon alloys. The most common design is pipes that box carry liquids transferring heat from the box into the building. This heated liquid then heats the water in a tank or is passed through radiators to heat the air. The most common design is pipes that box carry liquids transferring heat from the box into the building. This heated liquid then heats the water in a tank or is passed through radiators to heat the air.

3. How it is transported to the consumer? Once the cells are charged, the power is stored until it is ready to be used. Once the cells are charged, the power is stored until it is ready to be used. The amount of power that can be generated by these cells depends on the amount of sunlight that reaches them. The amount of power that can be generated by these cells depends on the amount of sunlight that reaches them. This will vary based on location, number of daylight hours, climate and more. This will vary based on location, number of daylight hours, climate and more.

4. How the consumer will use this energy The four broad categories that can use solar energy are: Industrial, rural habitation, grid- connected, and consumer/indoor. The four broad categories that can use solar energy are: Industrial, rural habitation, grid- connected, and consumer/indoor. Household energy supply for your appliances and heating water. Household energy supply for your appliances and heating water. Roadside call boxes, Telecommunications, oil companies, highway safety equipment and lighted highway signs already rely on solar energy Roadside call boxes, Telecommunications, oil companies, highway safety equipment and lighted highway signs already rely on solar energy

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