A China energy storage system that uses solar equipment that is thermally insulated from the living space or any other area of energy utilized to provide for the collection, storage, or distribution of solar energy" is the definition of an active solar energy system. Solar-powered hot tub and pool heaters are excluded. Any of the following scenarios allow for the use of the system:
1. heating water for domestic, recreational, medicinal, or service purposes
conditioning the space (heating or cooling the air in a building to a comfortable level)
2. generating electricity
3. Process warmth (industrial applications)
4. Mechanical solar energy
Compared to fossil fuels, solar energy is quickly becoming cost-competitive.
Solar power is a clean, environmentally friendly, and sustainable form of energy that encourages energy independence.
Compared to other energy sources, solar energy has the least detrimental effects on the environment. It does not pollute the water and does not emit any greenhouse emissions.