Students use SOLAR to register for classes, print schedules, view and pay bills, update personal contact information, view transcripts, and submit student employment timesheets. There are two main types of solar energy technologies—photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP). On this page you’ll find resources to learn what solar energy is; how you, your business, or your community can go solar; and find resources for every step of the way.

Understanding the Context

Join us at Solar Power World as we cover the world of solar news on technology, development and installation on a daily basis. SOLAR stands for Student On-Line Access to Records, a web-based information and enrollment system that allows you to track and control many aspects of your graduate career. Need Help? If you are having problems logging into SOLAR, there are a number of self-help and support resources available to you: Solar Energy Information.

Key Insights

Read the latest news and techniques for efficient solar photovoltaic power, new solar energy systems and more. Latest solar power news from Europe, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, APAC, MENA and more. Stay updated on solar PV, solar energy, policy & projects. People have used the sun's rays (solar radiation) for thousands of years for warmth and for drying food. Over time, we’ve developed technologies to capture solar energy for heat and to convert it into electricity.

Final Thoughts

Radiant energy from the sun has powered life on earth for many millions of years.