- Generating electricity for homes and businesses: Solar panels can be installed on rooftops or in fields to generate electricity that can be used to power homes, businesses, and other buildings.
- Heating and cooling: Solar thermal systems can be used to heat water for space heating and domestic hot water, and solar-powered air conditioners can be used to cool buildings.
- Transportation: Solar-powered vehicles can be used to transport people and goods.
- Cooking: Solar cookers can be used to cook food without the use of fossil fuels.
- Lighting: Solar-powered lights can be used to provide lighting for homes, businesses, and streets.
- Water pumping: Solar-powered water pumps can be used to pump water for irrigation, drinking, and other purposes.
- Telecommunications: Solar-powered telecommunications systems can be used to provide communication services in remote areas.
- Medical applications: Solar-powered medical devices can be used to provide medical care in remote areas or during emergencies.
- Industrial applications: Solar-powered industrial systems can be used to generate electricity, heat water, and power machinery.