![Picture](/uploads/2/4/7/2/24723851/7662440.jpg?643)
Solar Thermal technologies directly uses the heat from the sun to heat fluids or spaces. In this diagram, provided by radianceenergies.com, you can see the different ways Solar Thermal energy can be distributed throughout a building. The solar collectors on the roof absorb energy from the sun. This energy can then be used for radiant floor heating and hot water heating for showers, clothes washing and dishwashing.