What are two rare examples of thermal energy other than solar panels,One example is a steam locomotive.The heat generated by burning coal pressurizes the steam and drives the train.Need more?
Solar Energy takes energy from the sun and transforms it into heat and electricity. The solar energy industry has been developing more rapidly in recent years, as it is a completely renewable energy form that doesn’t contribute to global warming. It has trouble competing with fossil fuels due to the massive government subsidies that fossil fuels receive as compared to the renewable energy industry.