Forms of indirect solar energy

 

Examples of indirect solar energy are hydropower, biomass and wind energy. In these cases, the consumable energy is produced in a roundabout way.

Wind energy: Solar radiation > temperature/pressure differences > wind > drives windmills > electricity

Hydropower: Solar radiation > evaporation of water > precipitation > storage in reservoir > drives turbines/generator > electricity.

Biomass: Solar radiation > plant growth > harvest/cultivation > incineration/gasification > drives generator > electricity