SOLAR POWER STATIONS

Solar power stations use energy from sunlight to generate electricity.
There are two types of solar power stations:
- Solar thermal stations:
Solar thermal stations can use sunlight in two ways:
- With solar collectors that absorb sunlight in order to produce heat.
- With heliostats that reflect and concenrate sunlight in one place.


- Photovoltaic stations:
In photovoltaic solar stations solar panels convert sunlight directly into electicity.
Small solar power installations can provide energy for homes and rural areas.
Excess power can be stored in batteries or accumulators and used at night.