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**Solar Energy** Solar energy is energy collected from the sun. Solar collectors and modules are designed to capture some of the sun’s energy and change into more usable forms such as heat or electricity. Sunlight is a great source of heat and electricity, the two most important forms of energy we consume. Solar energy is an increasingly popular method of generating electricity to, heat swimming pools or buildings etc. The main concerns with solar energy include land disturbance/land use, visual changes to the landscape, impacts associated with hazardous materials and potential impacts on water and other resources (the extent of the impact depends on the solar technology). Energy is also required to manufacture and install solar components. Any fossil fuels used for this purpose will also generate emissions. For more information on renewable energy, visit our [|Links section.]