Solar Energy is energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy. Solar energy is the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source available, and the U.S. has some of the richest solar resources in the world.

Solar Energy – The Endless Power of the Sun. The sun releases a tremendous amount of energy. Solar radiation is utilized to generate electricity in two ways: with thermal and photovoltaic applications. The first is solar energy collection for heat production (used mainly for heating water and converting it to steam for turbines). In contrast, in the second application, photovoltaic systems convert sunlight into electricity using photovoltaic cells or arrays.

China is the largest market in the world for both photovoltaics and solar thermal energy.

Renewable Energy, also called Alternative energy is any energy source that is an alternative to fossil fuel. These alternatives are intended to address concerns about fossil fuels, such as its high carbon dioxide emissions, an important factor in global warming. Marine energy, hydroelectric, wind, geothermal and solar power are all alternative sources of energy.

Environmental Sustainability" It is acting in a way that ensures future generations have the natural resources available to live an equal, if not better, way of life as current generations.