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There are a variety of technologies that have been developed to take advantage of solar energy. These include:
Photovoltaic (solar cell) systems
Producing electricity directly from sunlight
Concentrating solar systems
Using the sun's heat to produce electricity
Passive solar heating and day lighting
Using solar energy to heat and light buildings
Solar hot water
Heating water with solar energy
Solar process heat and space heating and cooling
Industrial and commercial uses of the sun's heat
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