Solar is the Latin word for sun—a powerful source of energy that can be used to heat, cool, and light our homes and businesses. That’s because more energy from the sun falls on the earth in one hour than is used by everyone in the world in one year. A variety of technologies convert sunlight to usable energy for buildings. The most commonly used solar technologies for homes and businesses are solar water heating, passive solar design for space heating and cooling, and solar photovoltaics for electricity.
Businesses and industry also use these technologies to diversify their energy sources, improve efficiency, and save money. Solar photovoltaic and concentrating solar power technologies are also being used by developers and utilities to produce electricity on a massive scale to power cities and small towns
Concentrating Solar Power 
These technologies harness heat from the sun to provide electricity for large power stations.
Passive Solar Technology
These technologies harness heat from the sun to warm our homes and businesses in winter.
Solar Photovoltaic Technology
These technologies convert sunlight directly into electricity to power homes and businesses.
Solar Water Heating
These technologies harness heat from the sun to provide hot water for homes and businesses.
Solar Process Heat
These technologies use solar energy to heat or cool commercial and industrial buildings.
Source….National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Southern African Alternative Energy Association (SAAEA) represents and actively promotes Renewable Alternative Energy Solutions in our region. Its focus is the whole industry, rather than one sector.
Wind, Solar, Bio Fuels, Green Products, Energy Saving, Alternative Energy, Energy from Waste, Fuel Cell Technologies.
