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The sun's energy can be captured and harnessed. There are three main ways of doing this:
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  • Passive solar design ensures that a building's form and fabric captures the sun's energy and reduces the need for artificial light and heating.
  • Active solar water heating converts solar radiation into heat which can be used directly or stored.
  • Photovoltaics (PV) convert sunlight into electricity.
Solar panels from Beacon Energy
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