A solar panel is a device that collects and converts solar energy into electricity or heat. It transfers energy from the sun into electricity which can (for example) be used by nearby buildings.
- Photovoltaic panels, used to generate electricity directly from sunlight
- Solar thermal energy collection systems, used to generate electricity through a system of mirrors and fluid-filled tubes
- Solar thermal collector, used to generate heat
- Solar hot water panel, used to heat water, often in homes
