Technologies

The absorption, storage and transfer of energy is effected by mechanical means: collectors, storage tanks, pumps, piping, controllers etc.

The thermal conversion of solar energy is usually classified according to the temperatures required:
- low
- medium
- high

I it can also be classified according to the specific use of the collected energy: water heating, space heating, process heat etc.

Solar Thermal electricity systems convert solar radiation into thermal energy, which is further converted to generate electricity.