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ENERGIE SOLAIRE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Solar Energy
- Energy Transformation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- solar energy
1, record 1, English, solar%20energy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energy derived ultimately from the sun. 2, record 1, English, - solar%20energy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most energy sources on Earth are forms of indirect solar energy, although we usually don't think of them in that way. Coal, oil and natural gas derive from ancient biological material which took its energy from the sun (via plant photosynthesis) millions of years ago. All the energy in wood and foodstuffs also comes from the sun. Movement of the wind (which causes waves at sea), and the evaporation of water to form rainfall which accumulates in rivers and lakes, are also powered by the sun. Therefore, hydroelectric power and wind and wave power are forms of indirect solar energy. Direct solar energy is what we usually mean when we speak of solar power - it is the use of sunlight for heating or generating electricity. 2, record 1, English, - solar%20energy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "solar energy" may be applied to any of the numerous ways in which this energy flow may be converted and utilised: as biological energy, wind energy, wave energy, ocean thermal energy, and especially as direct heat ... and photovoltaic energy. 3, record 1, English, - solar%20energy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Énergie solaire
- Transformation de l'énergie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- énergie solaire
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9nergie%20solaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- solaire 2, record 1, French, solaire
correct, masculine noun
- houille d'or 3, record 1, French, houille%20d%27or
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Énergie gratuite contenue dans le rayonnement quotidien du soleil. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9nergie%20solaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Energía solar
- Transformación de la energía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- energía solar
1, record 1, Spanish, energ%C3%ADa%20solar
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Energía transmitida desde el Sol en forma de radiación electromagnética. 1, record 1, Spanish, - energ%C3%ADa%20solar
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