Solar power stations

Solar power stations use energy from sunlight to generate electricity. There are two main types of solar power station: solar thermal and photovoltaic

Solar thermal stations
-With solar collectors that absorb sunlight in order to produce heat.
- With mirrors called heliostats that reflect and concentrate sunlight in one place.

Photovoltaic stations

In photovoltaic stations, solar panels covert sunlight directly into electricity. Each panel contains many photovoltaic cells

Small solar power installations can provide energy for homes and rural areas. Excess power can be stored in batteries or accumalators and used at night.