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Definition(s)

The energy transmitted from the sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation. The most successful examples of energy extraction from the sun so far are solar cells and solar collectors used to heat water. (Source: GEMET/MGH / ALL)

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In other languages

French
énergie solaire
Russian
солнечная энергия
Spanish
energía solar
Arabic
طاقة شمسية

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Solar energy

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Barcelona Convention
United Nations Environment Assembly