The important uses of solar energy are given below :
1. Solar energy is used for cooking food. This is done by using solar cookers.
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2. Solar energy is used for heating water supply in big buildings like hotels. This is done by using solar water heaters.
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3. Solar energy is used for producing electricity needed in space satellites, and to run watches and calculators.
This is done by using solar cells.
4. Solar energy is used for the production of large scale electricity in solar power plants.
5. Solar energy is used to melt and forge metals in solar furnaces.