Answer :
The type of energy received by the solar panel is radiant solar energy, specifically light energy from the sun.
Solar panels consist of photovoltaic cells that transform this light energy into electricity. These cells are made of semiconductors which, upon exposure to sunlight, cause electrons to move, creating an electric current.
This is an active solar technology, meaning it requires active elements like PV cells to capture and convert solar energy into a usable form of energy.
Active solar technologies are used both in residential settings, often on the roof of houses to provide electricity, and in larger-scale installations like the solar electric generating system that uses a parabolic trough to concentrate sunlight to produce steam and generate electricity.
