Abstract:
This article presents the characteristics of three basic methods of solar energy conversion: thermal energy – photothermal conversion, electrical energy – photovoltaic conversion, energy related to chemical processes – photochemical conversion. The paper addresses some aspects of the primary goals of EU climate and energy policy, as well as the benefits of passive building constructions.
Description:
Paper developed in AGH University of Science & Technology, Faculty of Mining & Geoengineering, Krakow, Poland, as part of statutory work no. 11.11.100.482