This document discusses different types of solar energy technologies including thermal and photovoltaic systems. It provides details on various solar energy applications such as solar cooking, water heating, electricity generation, drying, and desalination. Specific solar device types are described, such as panel, parabolic, and box cookers as well as solar water heaters and power plants that use concentrating solar and photovoltaics. Large scale examples from India and the US are also mentioned.