Solar radiation
Term · Energy · MLC-T-ENE-002125
A general term for the visible and near visible (ultraviolet and near-infrared) electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by the sun. It has a spectral, or wavelength, distribution that corresponds to different energy levels; short wavelength radiation has a higher energy than long-wavelength radiation.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENE-002125 |
|---|---|
| Field | Energy |
| Subject | Renewable energy |
| References | EIA Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Solar radiation",
"field": "Energy",
"definition": "A general term for the visible and near visible (ultraviolet and near-infrared) electromagnetic radiation that is emitted by the sun. It has a spectral, or wavelength, distribution that corresponds to different energy levels; short wavelength radiation has a higher energy than long-wavelength radiation.",
"subject": "Renewable energy",
"references": [
"EIA Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/solar-radiation/"
}
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